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NTSB asks all Zodiac CH-601XLs to be grounded

Washington, USA - After six structural breakdowns that killed 10 people

The American National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue an airworthiness directive (AD) against all Zodiac CH-601XL aircraft, after six structural breakdowns in flight that killed 10 people. The Zodiac CH-601XL is a common kit light sport aircraft (LSA) and for this reason NTSB also issued a series of modifications to be made to the safety standards...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103102
Rome, Italy, 04/17/2009 11:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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