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Captain Dave Ivey, Operations Group Chairman. Flight Crew Decision-Making. Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Flight Crew Decision-Making. Crew’s decision not to return to PVA was understandable Decision to divert to LAX: prudent and appropriate
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Captain Dave Ivey, Operations Group Chairman Flight Crew Decision-Making
Alaska Airlines Flight 261:Flight Crew Decision-Making • Crew’s decision not to return to PVA was understandable • Decision to divert to LAX: prudent and appropriate • Use of the autopilot w/ jammed stabilizer: not appropriate • Retraction of slats/flaps after extension: not appropriate
Alaska Airlines Flight 261:Recommendation • Clearer guidance to flight crews who encounter flight control systems failures • Should complete only checklist procedures, and if not effective, land at nearest suitable airport.