NTSB Recommends Atlantic Coast Airlines Adopts High Speed Approach Training

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation directed at the Federal Aviation Administration regarding operational procedures for Atlantic Coast Airlines. The board advises that the agency must ensure the airline trains its flightcrews in approved high speed approach techniques. These methods should align closely with those outlined in the manufacturer's airplane flight manual. Current data indicates that while the airline maintains normal stabilized approach procedures, pilots frequently fly at higher speeds to keep pace with jet traffic. This behavior results in a deviation from their own established procedures. The recommendation highlights the need for stricter adherence to approved training standards to maintain safety protocols during approach phases.