Airbus Issues Airworthiness Directive for A300 and A310 Series Airplanes Following Accident at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive requiring a one-time inspection of Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, as well as Model A310 series airplanes, to detect damage to critical fittings. The directive was prompted by an accident shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, and aims to prevent potential loss of control due to faulty attachment fittings.