NTSB Issues Recommendation A-12-072 to FAA Regarding ATC Emergency Line Recording

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a new safety recommendation, designated as A-12-072 and associated with investigation number DCA11MA076, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive urges the agency to take specific action regarding operational procedures within air traffic control facilities. Specifically, the NTSB recommends that the FAA amend Order 7210.3V to ensure that emergency response notification telephone or communication lines are recorded whenever practicable. The recommendation further specifies that these recordings must include valid time references to maintain accurate logs of emergency communications. This measure aims to improve the documentation and review capabilities for critical safety-related interactions within the national airspace system's control centers.