NTSB Issues Recommendation A-18-002 to Bell Helicopter Textron Regarding Experimental Flight Test Data Recording
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Bell Helicopter Textron to share lessons learned from a 2016 accident concerning the utility of recording devices for parametric data, cockpit audio, and images.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Bell Helicopter Textron to share lessons learned from a 2016 accident concerning the utility of recording devices for parametric data, cockpit audio, and images.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recommendation A-18-002, designated under NTSB number DCA16FA199, addressed to Bell Helicopter Textron. This directive requires the manufacturer to provide detailed information regarding the lessons learned from an accident that occurred on July 6, 2016. The specific focus of this request is on the benefits derived from recording devices used during experimental flight test activities. These devices include those capable of capturing parametric data, cockpit audio, and cockpit images. Bell Helicopter Textron is tasked with disseminating this information to interested manufacturers, relevant flight test industry groups, and other appropriate parties. The goal is to ensure that insights gained from this incident are shared broadly within the aviation community to enhance safety practices related to experimental flight testing.