On the typical door, if it pops open in flight, you may loose a chart or two, but on a reverse opening cargo door, say on a Cessna 206, things will get bent.

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The wrinkles in the skin behind the right rear window just show the start of trouble



The structural damage was fairly extensive





Several bulkheads needed repair or replacement, then new skins were fit as needed



Detail of work on the inside





Metal repair work completed, aircraft sent out for paint work



Post paint, final assembly.  Another job completed and awaiting delivery!