Summary
The pilot reported that during the take-off run the cabin door opened. The take-off was rejected, and the pilot closed the throttles and applied the brakes. The aircraft overran the runway, ran through a dirt and a fence before coming to rest.
The aircraft sustained damage to the landing gear, propellers and the fuselage.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199403174 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 28/10/1994 |
| Location | Taree |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 30/10/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 310R |
| Registration | VH-FSR |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Taree NSW |
| Destination | Port Macquarie NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |