NTSB Issues Recommendation A-18-022 to National Weather Service on Turbulence Training

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a new safety recommendation, designated as A-18-022, addressed directly to the National Weather Service. This directive, identified by NTSB reference number CEN17FA168, calls for the development and provision of formal training specifically tailored to aviation weather forecasters. The recommended curriculum focuses on the critical skills required for the analysis, interpretation, and forecasting of low-level turbulence. By establishing this structured educational framework, the NTSB aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasts provided to the aviation community, thereby supporting safer flight operations through improved meteorological awareness and predictive capabilities.