This report explains the accident involving Alaska Airlines flight 261, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, which crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 2.7 miles north of Anacapa Island, California. Safety issues discussed in this report include lubrication and inspection of the jackscrew assembly, extension of lubrication and end play check intervals, jackscrew assembly overhaul procedures, the design and certification of the MD-80 horizontal stabilizer trim control system, Alaska Airlines' maintenance program, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of Alaska Airlines. Safety recommendations are addressed to the FAA.


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    Title :

    National Transportation Safety Board Aircraft Accident Report: Loss of Control and Impact with Pacific Ocean, Alaska Airlines Flight 261, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, N963AS, About 2.7 Miles North of Anacapa Island, California, on January 31, 2000


    Publication date :

    2002


    Size :

    250 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English