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Cape Air Flight Returns Safely After Door Opens in Flight

4/8/2026

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Story summary

A Cape Air flight from Nantucket, Massachusetts, returned to the airport after the upper portion of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff.
The aircraft remained stable during the return.
No injuries were reported.
Cape Air removed the aircraft from service for evaluation.
Cape Air stated that it is following safety procedures to ensure passenger safety.

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Story summary

A Cape Air flight from Nantucket, Massachusetts, returned to the airport after the upper portion of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff.
The aircraft remained stable during the return.
No injuries were reported.
Cape Air removed the aircraft from service for evaluation.
Cape Air stated that it is following safety procedures to ensure passenger safety.