NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-055 to FAA on Flight Test Safety
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with the Flight Test Safety Committee to address deficiencies in flight test operating policies.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with the Flight Test Safety Committee to address deficiencies in flight test operating policies.
According to safety recommendation document DCA11MA076, identified as A-12-055, the National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to take specific action regarding flight test safety protocols. The NTSB instructs the FAA to work directly with the Flight Test Safety Committee to develop and issue detailed flight test operating guidance for manufacturers. This new guidance is intended to address the deficiencies documented in the report concerning flight test operating policies and procedures, as well as their implementation. The recommendation highlights the need for clearer operational standards to ensure safety during flight testing phases.