Originally Posted by
Ascend Charlie
People don't seem to realise that even though the door is unlocked and open a bit, they couldn't fall out. They are strapped in, and the airflow outside is enough to push the door back against them and it would take a big effort to get out the door and jump off the skids.
The lower static air pressure compared to cabin pressure makes the door open a bit, but the dynamic pressure against the partly-open door won't let it get much further.
depends on the phase of flight.
there have been 22’s downed by departing doors impacting the main rotor.
PPL training is supposed to include pax briefings, it should be a preflight item so that basic ingress/egress, harnesses, doors and emergency procedures are covered.
Had a rear door on a 206 pop open once. As briefed the guy gave it a good slam shut. No drama.