FAA issues emergency AD grounding all Elixir Model Elixir aircraft after fatal production

The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding all Elixir Model Elixir airplanes following a fatal accident that occurred during a production flight.

The directive bars further operations until the aircraft receive FAA‑approved corrective actions, generally prohibits special flight permits unless specifically approved, and notes that no inspection or modification procedures have been established; the FAA is accepting public comments on the directive through Nov. 27 and estimates three Elixir aircraft are currently registered in the United States.