Plane door falls off mid-air



Passengers described their terror after the main cabin door of their jet fell off and plunged to a South Florida golf course shortly after take off.

The Canadair CL60 took off with several passengers bound for Pompano Beach, reports Local10.

The door fell off during take-off and the plane was immediately shortlyto Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport where it landed safely.

The large door reportedly fell right between two towers before hitting the ground on the golf course at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hallandale Beach, where it skidded for about 15 feet.

No injuries were reported on the jet or on the ground and the news service WSVN reports the FAA has opened an investigation into the incident.

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