NTSB Issues Recommendation A-17-022 to FAA for Automated PIREP Data Integration

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued recommendation A-17-022, designated as DCA15SR001, directed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration. This safety directive calls for the incorporation of advanced automation technology designed to capture critical data elements directly from air traffic controllers' displays. The proposed system would automatically extract specific information fields, including aircraft type, time, location, and altitude, to populate these details into a pilot weather report collection and dissemination tool. By automating this initial data entry process, the recommendation aims to enable controllers to efficiently input the remaining required PIREP elements. Furthermore, this integration supports the dissemination of these reports through a common exchange model directly to the National Airspace System, thereby enhancing the speed and accuracy of weather information sharing within the aviation network.