General aviation pilot described turbulence event; reported PIREP specifics to FSS; follow up check on PIREP information indicated incorrect FAA data issued; reporter suggesting alternate means of PIREP input.

Date: 2009-03 · Aircraft: PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

Anomalies: other-pired-accuracy

Synopsis

General aviation pilot described turbulence event; reported PIREP specifics to FSS; follow up check on PIREP information indicated incorrect FAA data issued; reporter suggesting alternate means of PIREP input.

Narrative

Pilot in Command experienced heavy turbulence and LLWS at XSA; as well as enroute back to flight point of origin at 2W6. Pilot in Command called FSS at the conclusion of the flight to submit a PIREP to advise other GA aircraft in the vicinity of potentially hazardous turbulence. The first PIREP submitted was submitted as a UUA PIREP; describing heavy turbulence and possible LLWS during final approach and landing at XSA. The second PIREP was a UA code; concerning moderate to severe turbulence at about the PXT 240 degree radial at 15 NM at 3;000 FT MSL. The Pilot in Command has a habit of verifying if the PIREP was entered correctly by means of using both ADDS and DUAT. Upon checking both sites; all that was seen (a query for PIREPS submitted over the last 6 hours was used) was a UA PIREP at the PXT 240 degree radial at 5 NM; a P28R reporting light chop. The UUA PIREP submitted for the hazardous conditions at XSA was not entered by the FSS representative. This; in the opinion of the Pilot in Command; represents a potential safety of flight hazard. It is the opinion of the Pilot in Command that there should be a mechanism for reporting PIREPS outside of ATC and FSS. It would be prudent that a website be created or a mechanism within DUAT/DUATS be created to allow pilots to submit PIREPS electronically. This would encourage more pilot weather reporting and contribute to increased flight safety.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.