Captain Dave Ivey, Operations Group Chairman

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Captain Dave Ivey, Operations Group Chairman

• Flight Crew Decision-Making

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261Flight Crew
Decision-Making

• Crews 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

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261Recommendation

• 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.

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