NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-107 to FAA Regarding Helicopter IM Training
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with industry stakeholders to evaluate and improve training standards for helicopter pilots facing inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with industry stakeholders to evaluate and improve training standards for helicopter pilots facing inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-14-107, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive, identified by the reference number ANC13GA036, calls for immediate collaboration between the regulatory agency and various industry stakeholders. Specifically, the NTSB urges the FAA to work closely with helicopter operators, flight training providers, and broader aviation industry groups. The primary objective of this initiative is to conduct a thorough evaluation of the effectiveness of current training programs designed for helicopter pilots who may encounter inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions. Following this assessment, the recommendation requires the development and publication of best practices to enhance pilot preparedness and safety in these challenging weather scenarios.