Agency cites sloppiness and possible pressure on mechanics to get airline's jets back in service.
The ultimate impact of the proposed action, which could go into effect next month, was not clear. Nick Lacey, the FAA's director of flight standards service, warned that the Alaska fleet could begin to shrink unless the airline does a better job of monitoring maintenance. There are lessons to be learned on our part. . . . The process is evolving and improving. On Jan. 31, Flight 261 crashed near Anacapa Island, killing all 88 on board.