NTSB Issues Recommendation A-11-068 to FAA Regarding MD-11 Landing Procedures
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require Boeing to update flight crew operating manuals for improved sink rate awareness and bounce management.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require Boeing to update flight crew operating manuals for improved sink rate awareness and bounce management.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA10RA079, has issued recommendation A-11-068 addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive requires Boeing to revise its MD-11 Flight Crew Operating Manual to reemphasize high sink rate awareness during landing operations. The updated manual must highlight the importance of momentarily maintaining landing pitch attitude after touchdown and using proper pitch attitude and power to cushion excess sink rate in the flare. Additionally, the revision mandates that crews go around in the event of a bounced landing.