Accident Summary - continued

Tests on a door with the same definition as that of TC-JAV revealed that because of the incorrect adjustment of the lock tube and the bent link between the locking handle and the vent door shaft, the vent door could be closed without excessive force. The person that closed the aft cargo door stated that he proceeded as usual, without any particular difficulties, and that he did not notice any abnormalities.

Twenty one months prior to this Turk Hava accident an American Airlines DC-10 suffered a similar explosive decompression due to the opening of the aft cargo door near Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Because of the similarity of both of these accidents, the student should have knowledge of the American Airlines accident before proceeding with this lesson. Select here to see a five-screen summary of the American Airlines DC-10, Windsor accident.

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