A-09-085
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: As part of the special flight rules area procedures requested in Safety Recommendation A-09-84, require vertical separation between helicopters and airplanes by requiring that helicopters operate at a lower altitude than airplanes do, thus minimizing the effect of performance differences between helicopters and airplanes on the ability of pilots to see and avoid other traffic.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require vertical separation between helicopters and airplanes in special flight rule areas, mandating that helicopters fly at lower altitudes than airplanes. The goal is to reduce the impact of performance differences on pilots' ability to see and avoid other traffic.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 6, 2012 |
| NTSB number | ERA09MA447AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).