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Accident Probes

Autopilot Malfunctions

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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple incidents report uncommanded pitch down or porpoising issues related to autopilot systems, often requiring immediate pilot intervention.
  • The Garmin GFC 600 autopilot is specifically cited in several reports for uncommanded pitch down and porpoising, including instances where it re-engaged after being disconnected.
  • Other reported autopilot malfunctions include a malfunctioning pitch servo causing full nose-down trim, a faulty mode controller leading to electrical odor and smoke, and an autopilot trip-off accompanied by jammed ailerons.
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