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A cabin door pops open right after liftoff. What does the FAA say to do?

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  1. Unbuckle and reach over to close it
  2. Turn back steeply to land at once
  3. Fly a normal pattern and land normally

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References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C, Chapter 18 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/19_afh_ch18.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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