NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to EASA for Wingtip Visibility Aids on Large Aircraft

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-12-050 and identified by reference number DCA11LA045AB, directed to the European Aviation Safety Agency. This recommendation calls for the mandatory installation of an anti-collision aid on all newly manufactured and newly type-certificated large airplanes. The NSB specifically targets airplane models where the wingtips are not easily visible from the cockpit during ground operations. The proposed solution involves requiring a camera system or similar technology to provide pilots with a clear cockpit indication. This visual aid is intended to help pilots accurately determine wingtip clearance and monitor their path while taxiing on the ground. By implementing this requirement, the agency aims to reduce the risk of wingtip strikes and improve overall safety during low-visibility ground maneuvers for large aircraft operators within the European regulatory framework.