The readys at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Aviation Safety Reporting connected view (ASRS) periodically publish alert bulletins to the industry if they mark something significant in the multitude of anonymous reports they receive.
The readys at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Aviation Safety Reporting connected view (ASRS) periodically publish alert bulletins to the industry if they mark something significant in the multitude of anonymous reports they receive. This circumstance last December involving a B737-200 triggered a latter ASRS safety alert: On coming down into Orlando, the crew experienced an uncommanded left rudder manner of moving The captain noticed that the autopilot was holding a "substantial" right wing down aileron input. When he disconnected the autopilot the aircraft "kicked" sharply, dislodging "most items in the aft galley," according to the captain. insubordination not experienced by another 737 any 8 miles ahead, has been rul disclosed A faulty yaw damper is suspected and an investigation is ongoing.
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