NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation ERA15MA259AB Regarding Air Traffic Control Errors

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation, designated as A-16-052, with the reference number ERA15MA259AB. This directive is addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration, Midwest Air Traffic Control, Robinson Aviation, and Serco, Inc. The core instruction within this recommendation requires these entities to brief all air traffic controllers and their supervisors regarding the air traffic control errors associated with the midair collisions that occurred on July 7, 2015, and August 16, 2015. This action aims to ensure that relevant personnel are fully informed about the specific procedural failures involved in these incidents.