NTSB Recommends Immediate Recurrent Training for Airbus Flightcrews on Autopilot Counter-Control Hazards

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a formal recommendation directed at the Federal Aviation Administration concerning safety protocols for commercial aviation. Specifically, the board advises that the regulatory agency require all operators flying the Airbus A-300 and A-310 series airplanes to provide immediate and recurrent training to their flightcrews. This training must address the significant hazard associated with attempting to counter autopilot commands through manual control forces when the airplane is being flown with the autopilot engaged in either the land or go-around mode. The recommendation highlights the need for enhanced awareness and procedural adherence to mitigate risks related to conflicting control inputs during critical phases of flight operations involving these specific aircraft models.