Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Elixir Aircraft Model Elixir airplanes. This AD was prompted by a fatal accident on a Model Elixir airplane during a production flight. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. This AD prohibits operation until approved inspection or modification procedures are identified, accomplished, and incorporated. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2026-11804
Document Number
2026-20818
Type
Rule
Publication Date
October 13, 2026
Effective Date
October 14, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Elixir Aircraft
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2026-11804
Topics
Official Documents
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