The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Hageland Aviation to enhance its training programs for second-in-command responsibilities in dual-pilot operations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Hageland Aviation to enhance its training programs for second-in-command responsibilities in dual-pilot operations.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation ANC17MA001, designated as A-18-020, to Hageland Aviation. This directive requires the airline to incorporate specific elements into its crew resource management training program. These updates must cover ground, simulator, and flight training that clearly define second-in-command responsibilities for dual-pilot operations. The recommended training must include the use of standard operating procedures and the execution of pilot flying and pilot monitoring duties as outlined in Advisory Circular 120-71B. Additionally, Hageland Aviation is instructed to include aeronautical decision-making and judgment scenarios tailored to its flight operations and aviation environment. These scenarios must address communications and teamwork with Operations Control Center personnel.