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Loss of Control and Impact with Pacific Ocean — Alaska 261
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Abstract
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Alaska Airlines Flight 261 (MD-83) Pacific Ocean, January 31, 2000 — 88 fatalities. Definitive investigation of the Alaska 261 pitch-runaway-and-loss-of-control crash. NTSB found inadequate jackscrew lubrication + an MEL deferral that allowed continued operation with worn threads. Drove sweeping FAA Maintenance Quality Assurance Program changes + AD 2000-15-15 jackscrew inspections.
Author
- National Transportation Safety Board NTSB
Keywords
- horizontal stabilizer
- jackscrew
- maintenance
- MEL
- inspection program
Citation: National Transportation Safety Board (2002). Loss of Control and Impact with Pacific Ocean — Alaska 261. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports ID AAR-02/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/AAR0201.aspx ↗