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The flight crew of a B737NG conducted a high speed rejected takeoff when the 1L cabin door opened approximately one foot during the takeoff roll.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1095291 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201305 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Door |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Flying |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 100 Flight Crew Total 9100 Flight Crew Type 35 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
This was my first takeoff since completing IOE on the 737. We were flying a 737NG aircraft and our gross takeoff weight was near matog. This takeoff was planned for bleeds off and flaps five. At around 110 KTS; we received a door warning indication and the captain verbalized 'continue.' a few seconds later; I heard loud screaming from the back around the 1L door. It also sounded like wind noise from the back of the aircraft. Just about that time; the captain called 'reject; I have the aircraft.' I confirmed that he had control of the aircraft and that the spoilers were deployed and reversers were being utilized. As we began to rollout; I notified the tower that we were rejecting on the runway. As the aircraft came to a stop; I notified the cabin to 'remain seated'. The deceleration was much smoother than I expected with an rejected takeoff procedure. I was told that it was a very violent maneuver but was surprised to see how quickly and smoothly the aircraft came to a stop. Since we were so close to an exit for the runway; the captain decided to roll the aircraft clear of the runway and I agree with this decision. The captain called for the 'rejected takeoff checklist.' after completing the checklist; the captain called the back to confirm everyone was all right and that everyone was seated. The flight attendants stated that the door opened one foot during the takeoff roll. We made arrangements to return to the gate and had maintenance standing by.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: The flight crew of a B737NG conducted a high speed rejected takeoff when the 1L cabin door opened approximately one foot during the takeoff roll.
Narrative: This was my first takeoff since completing IOE on the 737. We were flying a 737NG aircraft and our gross takeoff weight was near MATOG. This takeoff was planned for bleeds off and flaps five. At around 110 KTS; we received a door warning indication and the Captain verbalized 'Continue.' A few seconds later; I heard loud screaming from the back around the 1L door. It also sounded like wind noise from the back of the aircraft. Just about that time; the Captain called 'Reject; I have the aircraft.' I confirmed that he had control of the aircraft and that the spoilers were deployed and reversers were being utilized. As we began to rollout; I notified the Tower that we were rejecting on the runway. As the aircraft came to a stop; I notified the cabin to 'Remain Seated'. The deceleration was much smoother than I expected with an RTO procedure. I was told that it was a very violent maneuver but was surprised to see how quickly and smoothly the aircraft came to a stop. Since we were so close to an exit for the runway; the Captain decided to roll the aircraft clear of the runway and I agree with this decision. The Captain called for the 'Rejected Takeoff Checklist.' After completing the checklist; the Captain called the back to confirm everyone was all right and that everyone was seated. The flight attendants stated that the door opened one foot during the takeoff roll. We made arrangements to return to the gate and had Maintenance standing by.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.