A report by Air Accidents Investigation Branch has revealed that the engine door panel which fell off during take off from Southampton Airport on the 22 April 2010 had not been secured properly.
The Flybe aircraft had been inspected by the captain prior to departure.
The incident was noted and reported by a pilot who was sitting in a plane and saw the panel detach from the aircraft. Air traffic control was informed and the information was then passed on to the flight crew, who were unaware of the incident.
Thankfully the flight landed safely and no passengers onboard were injured.
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