Incident Overview
Date: Friday 28 October 1983
Aircraft Type: Shorts 330-200
Owner/operator: Pennsylvania Airlines
Registration Number: N26288
Location: Middletown, PA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: Right-hand rear doorRight-hand rear door
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Other
A passenger exited the right-hand rear door of an aircraft at an altitude of 3500 feet.A passenger exited the right-hand rear door of an aircraft at an altitude of 3500 feet.
Description
A passenger opened the right hand rear door and jumped out at an altitude of 3500 feet.
Primary Cause
Possible disorientation or reaction to unexpected conditions during flight.Possible disorientation or reaction to unexpected conditions during flight.Share on:
