A-09-027
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Revise Advisory Circular 120-48, Communication and Coordination Between Flight Crewmembers and Flight Attendants, to update guidance and training provided to flight and cabin crews regarding communications during emergency and unusual situations to reflect current industry knowledge based on research and lessons learned from relevant accidents and incidents over the last 20 years.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to revise Advisory Circular 120-48, which covers communication and coordination between flight crewmembers and flight attendants. The update should improve guidance and training for both groups on communications during emergencies and unusual situations, incorporating current industry knowledge from research and lessons learned from relevant accidents and incidents over the past 20 years.
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 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| NTSB number | DCA07MA310 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).