NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-14-021 to National Weather Service on PIREP Standardization

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Recommendation WPR10GA113, designated as A-14-021, directed to the National Weather Service. This recommendation urges the agency to establish standardized guidance for all aviation weather forecasters regarding the weighting of information reported in pilot reports, commonly known as PIREPs. The primary objective of this directive is to promote a consistent determination of hazard severity as reported in these critical aviation weather updates. By implementing such standards, the NTSB aims to assist the National Weather Service in improving the issuance of aviation weather products, thereby enhancing situational awareness and safety for pilots relying on these forecasts during flight operations.