NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to Airborne Law Enforcement Association Regarding IFR Training
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Airborne Law Enforcement Association to update its accreditation standards to mandate specific training for pilots encountering instrument meteorological conditions.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Airborne Law Enforcement Association to update its accreditation standards to mandate specific training for pilots encountering instrument meteorological conditions.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-11-057 and referenced under NTSB number CEN09PA348, addressed directly to the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. This directive urges the organization to revise its current accreditation standards to ensure that all pilots receive comprehensive training in methods for safely exiting inadvertently encountered instrument meteorological conditions. The requirement applies specifically to all aircraft categories in which these pilots operate, aiming to enhance safety protocols across the association's membership.