A-04-034
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Issue a flight standards information bulletin to principal operations inspectors to alert all affected air carrier flight crews about the icing situation encountered by Spirit Airlines flight 970 and to emphasize the need to maintain vigilance for the signs of high altitude icing conditions, the effect these conditions can have on airplane and engine performance, and the need for the appropriate use of the engine anti-ice system.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA should issue a flight standards information bulletin to principal operations inspectors, directing them to alert air carrier flight crews about the icing situation encountered by Spirit Airlines flight 970. The bulletin should emphasize the need for vigilance regarding high altitude icing conditions, their impact on airplane and engine performance, and the proper use of the engine anti-ice system.
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 | Oct 21, 2004 |
| NTSB number | CHI02IA151 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).