NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to FAA Regarding Speedbrake Training

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-12-044, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recommendation, identified under NTSB number DCA11IA015, urges the agency to require all operators of existing speedbrake-equipped transport-category airplanes to develop and incorporate specific training protocols. The core objective of this mandate is to ensure that flight crews are trained to specifically address the recognition of situations in which the speedbrakes do not deploy as expected after landing. This measure aims to enhance safety by improving pilot awareness and response capabilities during critical post-landing phases of flight.