Business jet's door falls off during takeoff

updated 11:54 a.m. ET March 25, 2008

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Aviation officials say the main passenger door fell off a twin-jet business plane as it was taking off from a Colorado airport.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Mike Fergus says the door tumbled from the Bombardier Challenger CL-60 shortly after takeoff Monday from Grand Junction Regional Airport. No one was hurt.

He says that he doesn't know how high the plane was, but that it returned to the airport and landed safely. He also didn't know how many people were aboard, but the plane can seat about 20 passengers.

FAA investigators are expected at the airport Tuesday.

The plane's registered owner is WFP Investments. No one answered the phone after business hours.

Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc.com Uffa! $980 bill shocks Japanese couple dining in Italy Airline crew bares all to get passengers’ attention Road trip! Take on the open road this summer Cool tools: Surf the Web before you hit the road Dollar-saving strategies for summer travel

MORE FROM BUSINESS TRAVEL

Business travel Section Front

Unclear what happens to data with Clear Clear customers again must wait with the pack More travelers flying coach in tough economy FAA to propose new rules on airline pilot hours Senators want airlines to check training history $9-a-seat airline targets smaller markets Safety concerns put spotlight on commuter airlines Best travel gadgets of 2009 Travel officials push back on business travel AirTran Airways joins the Wi-Fi crowd Business travel Section Front   Add Business travel headlines to your news reader: