A-14-029
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Work with the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and distribute agricultural operations-specific guidance on risk assessment and mitigation strategies that includes but is not limited to information and checklists for performing preflight and in-flight site surveys, with special emphasis on attention management and obstacle collision avoidance strategies; information on the effects of density altitude, crosswinds, and aircraft weight and balance on aircraft performance during takeoff, landing, and while maneuvering; fuel management; and aerodynamic stall awareness and avoidance.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation is asked to collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration to create and distribute guidance for agricultural aviation operations. This guidance should cover risk assessment and mitigation strategies, including checklists for preflight and in-flight site surveys with focus on attention management and obstacle avoidance, density altitude and crosswind effects, weight and balance, fuel management, and stall awareness.
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 - Exceeds Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 31, 2025 |
| NTSB number | WPR14CA003 |
| Addressees | National Agricultural Aviation Association |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).