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Old 08-18-2015 | 03:08 PM
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tailendcharlie
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Maybe the "history" you refer to is Alaska 261 if so that was the hor. stabilizer jackscrew not the elevator.

Originally Posted by Stok1
Speaking of true stories, we had an md in vegas abort on takeoff for a jammed elevator control issue. The airplane in question is in quarantine. Hope the NTSB does a thorough check and the FAA actually does their job. Control surface issue, wouldnt this be classified as an accident? Especially given the history of this sort of problem..

Of course Allegiant management will try to worm out of this by suggesting a union action. Owning responsibility not G4 managements deal for sure.