DHL B757 Returns to Leipzig After Main Cargo Door Opened After Take-Off

Today, a DHL Boeing 757-200F returned to Leipzig Airport, Germany after the main cargo door opened soon after take-off from runway 26L. According to the AvHerald, the  B757F, registration G-DHKZ and performing flight QY-126 from Leipzig to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), was in its initial climb out of Leipzig’s runway 26L when, at about 5300 feet, the crew stopped the climb due to the main cargo door opening completely. Several parts separated from the airframe and were distributed over the ground around … Continue reading DHL B757 Returns to Leipzig After Main Cargo Door Opened After Take-Off