A-16-015
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop and disseminate educational information for pilots regarding the December 26, 2013, aircraft accident in Fresno, California, and the risks cataracts may pose to flight safety including a discussion of degraded vision at night, and encourage pilots with cataracts to communicate with their eye care professionals regarding diagnosis and treatment options.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to create and share educational materials for pilots about a specific aircraft accident (December 26, 2013, in Fresno, California) and the flight-safety risks of cataracts, particularly degraded night vision. It should also encourage pilots who have cataracts to consult their eye care professionals for diagnosis and treatment options.
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 | Jul 16, 2018 |
| NTSB number | WPR14FA078 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).