A-01-040
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop and annually provide to supervisory and controller-in-charge personnel specific training on their roles in handling emergencies, including monitoring and supervising control actions, coordinating actions internally and with other air traffic control facilities, and the need to act assertively to ensure successful resolution of emergency situations. 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 deliver yearly training for supervisory and controller-in-charge personnel focused on their emergency-handling roles, including monitoring control actions, coordinating internally and with other facilities, and acting assertively. The training should draw from real accidents or incidents, include a review of successful flight assists and techniques, 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).