A-01-036
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop and ensure that air traffic controllers receive academic and simulator training that teaches controllers to quickly recognize and aggressively respond to potential distress and emergency situations in which pilots may require air traffic control (ATC) assistance, including but not limited to (1) recognition of situations in which visual flight rules aircraft may be encountering instrument meteorological conditions; (2) an understanding of common aircraft system failures that may require ATC assistance or special handling; and (3) the application of specific techniques for assisting pilots that encounter such weather difficulties and aircraft system failures. Further, this training should be based on actual accidents or incidents, include a comprehensive review of successful flight assists and the techniques used, and be reviewed annually to ensure that the training materials remain current and effective.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to create and implement academic and simulator training for air traffic controllers to quickly recognize and respond to potential emergencies where pilots may need ATC assistance. The training should cover recognizing when visual flight rules aircraft may encounter instrument meteorological conditions, understanding common system failures requiring special handling, and applying techniques to assist pilots in weather difficulties or system failures. It should be based on actual accidents or incidents, include a review of successful flight assists, and be updated annually to remain current.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 21, 2012 |
| NTSB number | DCA00SA051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).