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Richard Rodriguez, Investigator-in-Charge. Accident Overview. Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Ascent from Puerto Vallarta. Up to 50 pounds Pulling Force. Autopilot Disconnect. Stabilizer Movement Stops. Approximately 30 pounds Pulling Force. Approximately 10 pounds Pulling Force.
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Richard Rodriguez, Investigator-in-Charge Accident Overview
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Ascent from Puerto Vallarta Up to 50 pounds Pulling Force Autopilot Disconnect Stabilizer Movement Stops Approximately 30 pounds Pulling Force
Approximately 10 pounds Pulling Force Autopilot Re-Engaged Alaska Airlines Flight 261 At Cruise from Puerto Vallarta
Click on CVR Above Maximum Airspeed Stabilizer moves beyond full nose down Extremely Loud Noise First Dive “…kinda stabilized” Cleared to descend to 17,000 feet Slats, Flaps Extended Slats, Flaps Retracted Sound of faint thumps Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Final 12 Minutes