NTSB Issues Recitation A-14-072 to FAA Regarding Fatigue Briefings
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to mandate that principal operations inspectors ensure operators brief flight crews on fatigue threats before overnight departures.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to mandate that principal operations inspectors ensure operators brief flight crews on fatigue threats before overnight departures.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recitation A-14-072, identified by reference number DCA13MA133, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This official communication urges the agency to require principal operations inspectors to verify that operators with flight crews performing overnight operations under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121, Part 135, and Part 91 subpart K brief the threat of fatigue before each departure. The recommendation specifically highlights the importance of addressing these risks during the window of circadian low. This directive aims to enhance safety protocols for crews operating during hours associated with natural dips in alertness. The NTSB continues to monitor aviation safety standards and may issue further guidance as operational data evolves.