Elevator Malfunctions In MD-83’s Rejected Takeoff

Credit: Jon Sanderson
WASHINGTON—Ameristar Jet Charter pilots attempting to takeoff from Runway 23L at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on March 8, were not able to lift the nose of the aircraft at the 152-kt. takeoff speed due to a jammed right elevator. According to a preliminary report by the NTSB...

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