Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
During approach at around 5;000 FT MSL; the PASS DOOR warning light illuminated. We performed the memory action items; alerted the flight attendant and passengers to be seated away from the door and keep seatbelts on (sign already on due to landing); and ran the PASS DOOR Emergency Checklist. I advised ATC of our emergency; and seeing as how we were near landing; had Tower call our Company to inform them of the emergency. We landed without incident.
DHC-8-300 Captain notes a PASS DOOR warning light illuminated during during approach passing 5;000 FT. The Emergency Checklist is consulted and the flight continues to a normal landing.