A-10-105
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Conduct research into and document the effects of mountain wave and downslope conditions at airports, such as Denver International Airport, that are located downwind of mountainous terrain (including, for example, airports in or near Colorado Springs, Colorado; Anchorage, Alaska; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Reno, Nevada), identify potential mountain-wave-related hazards to ground operations at those airports, and disseminate the results to pilots and airport air traffic control personnel to allow for more informed runway selection decisions.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to study and document the impact of mountain wave and downslope conditions at airports located downwind of mountainous terrain, such as Denver International Airport and others in Colorado, Alaska, Utah, and Nevada. The FAA should identify potential risks to ground operations caused by these conditions and share the results with pilots and air traffic control personnel to improve runway selection.
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 21, 2020 |
| NTSB number | DCA09MA021 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).