NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-17-021 to FAA Regarding PIREP Data Collection Tools
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to implement automated systems for air traffic controllers to improve pilot weather report accuracy and timeliness.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to implement automated systems for air traffic controllers to improve pilot weather report accuracy and timeliness.
In safety recommendation DCA15SR001, designated as A-17-021, the National Transportation Safety Board addressed a directive to the Federal Aviation Administration. The board urged the agency to provide air traffic controllers with automated pilot weather report data-collection tools. These tools are intended to incorporate specific design elements aimed at preventing input errors during data entry. Additionally, the recommendation seeks to increase the quantity of reports and improve the timeliness of PIREPs disseminated to the National Airspace System. This action highlights ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and speed of weather information flow within aviation operations.