NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to UPS Airlines Regarding Fatigued Pilots

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-14-088 and associated with investigation number DCA13MA133, addressed to UPS Airlines. The directive urges the carrier to work directly with the Independent Pilots Association to implement specific counseling measures for pilots who call in fatigued. This guidance applies specifically to situations where the pilot's sick bank is debited during such calls. The recommendation emphasizes that these interactions should be used to understand why the fatigue call was made and to identify methods to prevent similar occurrences from recurring in the future.