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Accident - N761JU

Accident involving a Cessna T210M, N761JU, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024

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AAIB Report: Fatal accident involving a Cessna T210M, N761JU, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024

Safety Recommendation: 2025-009

Safety Recommendation Text

It is recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority publish guidance and best practice on the use of autopilots in General Aviation aircraft to improve knowledge and awareness of autopilot functionality, normal procedures, and actions to take in the event of a failure.

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The CAA will develop and publish safety material by the end of Q2 2026 which provides guidance on the best practice on the use of autopilots in General Aviation aircraft, to improve knowledge and awareness of autopilot functionality, normal procedures, and actions to take in the event of a failure.

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Next update due

May 2026

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