NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-13-011 to FAA Regarding Helicopter Autorotation Training
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update the Helicopter Flying Handbook to address critical aspects of autorotation entry.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update the Helicopter Flying Handbook to address critical aspects of autorotation entry.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number CEN11FA599, has issued safety recommendation A-13-011 to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for a revision of the Helicopter Flying Handbook to include a comprehensive discussion of the entry phase of autorotations. The updated guidance must explain the factors affecting rotor rpm decay during this critical maneuver. Furthermore, the handbook needs to inform pilots that immediate and simultaneous control inputs may be required to successfully enter an autorotation. This recommendation aims to enhance pilot preparedness and safety protocols for helicopter operations.