NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-12-019 to FAA Regarding Weather Briefings

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation number A-12-019, identified under reference CEN10LA363. This directive is addressed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration. The core of the recommendation urges the agency to take practical steps to incorporate direct center weather service unit briefings into the training curriculum for air traffic controllers. These briefings are intended to cover new weather-related air traffic control equipment and information services. The goal is to ensure that controllers receive accurate and timely weather data as they manage airspace operations, thereby enhancing safety protocols through improved training on these specific technological and informational resources.