NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-025 to FAA for Agricultural Aviation Safety Guidance
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate on risk assessment strategies for agricultural aircraft operations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate on risk assessment strategies for agricultural aircraft operations.
In conjunction with the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued Recommendation A-14-025 (WPR14CA003) to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the development and distribution of agricultural aircraft operations-specific guidance focused on risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The required materials must include information and checklists for performing preflight and in-flight site surveys, with special emphasis on attention management and obstacle collision avoidance strategies. Furthermore, the guidance must address the effects of density altitude, crosswinds, and aircraft weight and balance on performance during takeoff, landing, and maneuvering. It also requires coverage of fuel management as well as aerodynamic stall awareness and avoidance to enhance safety in this sector.