A-16-042
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Review the problems with the quality of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) data in this accident to (1) determine why the problems were not detected and corrected before the accident, despite the requirements in Federal Aviation Administration Order 8900.1 and the guidance in Safety Alert for Operators 06019, and (2) determine if the procedures in Advisory Circular (AC) 20-186 would have ensured that the CVR problems were identified and corrected before the accident, and if not, revise AC 20-186 to ensure that such problems will be identified and corrected.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to review the quality problems with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) data in this accident. It must determine why these problems were not detected and corrected before the accident, despite the requirements in Order 8900.1 and the guidance in Safety Alert for Operators 06019. Additionally, the FAA should assess whether the procedures in Advisory Circular (AC) 20-186 would have identified and corrected the CVR issues before the accident, and if not, revise AC 20-186 to ensure such problems are identified and corrected.
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 | Open - Acceptable Response |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | — |
| NTSB number | CEN16MA036 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).