NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-058 to FAA Regarding Flight Test Coordination
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to inform Part 139 airports about the necessity of advance coordination for high-risk flight tests.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to inform Part 139 airports about the necessity of advance coordination for high-risk flight tests.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA11MA076, has issued recommendation A-12-058 addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive instructs the FAA to notify airports certified under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 that currently host or may in the future host flight test activity. The core purpose of this communication is to emphasize the critical importance of advance coordination between airport authorities and flight test operators. Specifically, the recommendation highlights the need to ensure that adequate aircraft rescue and firefighting resources are available. These resources must be prepared to provide increased readiness during known high-risk flight tests to maintain safety standards.