As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 6501 - IAD-JFK - DURING TAXI, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO BAGGAGE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND OPENED DMI 57959, MEL 52-3. MAINTENANCE CLOSED DMI 57959 ON 1-21-97 BY CLEANING AND LUBING DOOR MICROSWITCH, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)