Aviation Safety Recommendation Targets Flight Crew Airport Requirements
The NTSB urges the FAA to revise regulations for special airport operations.
A recent safety recommendation issued by the National Transportation Safety Board, identified as DCA93RA060 and designated A-94-107, addresses specific regulatory gaps concerning flight crew qualifications. The document calls upon the Federal Aviation Administration to amend the applicable operating rules, specifically section 121.445. The core of the recommendation is to eliminate subparagraph C from this section. In its place, the NTSB requires that all flight crewmembers must meet the established requirements for operation to or from a special airport. These qualifications should be satisfied through either direct operating experience or the use of pictorial means. This directive aims to ensure that personnel are adequately prepared for the unique challenges associated with special airports, thereby enhancing overall operational safety standards within the aviation industry.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-94-107