While this has nothing to do with the door itself, other than it ending-up where it did because of the failure, an Apple iPhone was found which appears to have fallen from the plane and not only did it appear to be undamaged, is was still fully functional (this would be a great opportunity for an Apple advert).
Passenger phone found on ground after Alaska Airlines emergency
http://abcnews.go.com/US/passenger-phone-found-ground-after-alaska-airlines-emergency/story?id=106186623
And yes, the phone was in 'Airplane Mode' when it was found
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