Mike Gunn, Exec. VP, American Airlines
02-12-2004, 05:28 PM
Posted by Mike Gunn, Exec. VP, American Airlines on November 19, 2001 at 10:17:33:
I wanted to provide an update on the situation surrounding Flight 587. The National
Transportation Safety Board investigation is still underway, with both the cockpit voice and flight data recorders being
analyzed for clues about the cause of the accident.
In addition to our normal aircraft inspection program, and as purely a precautionary measure, we have begun a voluntary
inspection of all tail fins on the Airbus A300 fleet. The inspection process started on Thursday and should be concluded next
week. We have completed approximately 25% of the inspections. While we don't anticipate any problems, we certainly want
to look at any and all possibilities for the accident's cause. When the inspection is finished we will communicate those
results.
I wanted to provide an update on the situation surrounding Flight 587. The National
Transportation Safety Board investigation is still underway, with both the cockpit voice and flight data recorders being
analyzed for clues about the cause of the accident.
In addition to our normal aircraft inspection program, and as purely a precautionary measure, we have begun a voluntary
inspection of all tail fins on the Airbus A300 fleet. The inspection process started on Thursday and should be concluded next
week. We have completed approximately 25% of the inspections. While we don't anticipate any problems, we certainly want
to look at any and all possibilities for the accident's cause. When the inspection is finished we will communicate those
results.