A-19-010
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require that Boeing (1) ensure that system safety assessments for the 737 MAX in which it assumed immediate and appropriate pilot corrective actions in response to uncommanded flight control inputs, from systems such as the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, consider the effect of all possible flight deck alerts and indications on pilot recognition and response; and (2) incorporate design enhancements (including flight deck alerts and indications), pilot procedures, and/or training requirements, where needed, to minimize the potential for and safety impact of pilot actions that are inconsistent with manufacturer assumptions.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require Boeing to update system safety assessments for the 737 MAX to account for how all possible flight deck alerts and indications affect pilot recognition and response, especially for systems like the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System where immediate pilot corrective actions were assumed. Additionally, Boeing must incorporate design enhancements, pilot procedures, and training requirements where necessary to reduce the likelihood and safety impact of pilot actions that contradict manufacturer assumptions.
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 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| NTSB number | DCA19RA017 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).