A-11-054
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: Require the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to develop and implement a comprehensive fatigue management program for the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) aviation section pilots that, at a minimum, requires NMSP to provide its pilots with protected rest periods and defines pilot rest (in a manner consistent with 14 Code of Federal Regulations 91.1057) and ensures adequate pilot staffing levels and aircraft hours of availability consistent with the pilot rest requirements.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The State of New Mexico is asked to require the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to develop and implement a comprehensive fatigue management program for New Mexico State Police aviation pilots. The program would need to provide protected rest periods, define rest consistently with 14 Code of Federal Regulations 91.1057, and ensure adequate staffing and aircraft hours are aligned with those rest requirements.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 13, 2014 |
| NTSB number | CEN09PA348 |
| Addressees | State of New Mexico |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).