NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to FAA Regarding Runway Overrun Risks

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-11-093, identified under reference number DCA10RA017. This directive is addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration and calls for a revision of Advisory Circular 91-79, titled Runway Overrun Prevention. The NTSB specifically requests that the circular be updated to include a detailed discussion of the risks associated with tailwind landings. The recommendation emphasizes the need to address these risks particularly in the context of wet or contaminated runways as they relate to runway overrun prevention. This action aims to enhance safety protocols by ensuring that guidance materials clearly communicate the dangers posed by landing aircraft with a tailwind component on surfaces that may reduce braking effectiveness.