NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-12-056 to FAA Regarding Flight Test Safety Guidelines

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-12-056 and referenced under NTSB number DCA11MA076. This directive is addressed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration. The core of the recommendation urges the FAA to engage directly with the Flight Test Safety Committee. The objective of this collaboration is to develop and subsequently issue comprehensive flight test safety program guidelines. These new guidelines are intended to be grounded in established best practices within the broader field of aviation safety management. This action highlights a focus on standardizing safety protocols for flight testing operations through cooperative regulatory efforts.