A-24-031
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Work with the International Council of Air Shows Inc. (ICAS) and the warbird community to establish standard operating procedures for air show event organizers and air bosses that include: 1) applying administrative controls to ensure that multiple, dissimilar aircraft not operated as part of an approved maneuvers package remain deconflicted; 2) performing a safety risk assessment for each performance to determine hazards and apply effective mitigations, including consideration for any revenue ride flights conducted during air show operations; and 3) completing a daily debriefing that includes continuous feedback to the Federal Aviation Administration and the ICAS to address any identified deficiencies.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to collaborate with the International Council of Air Shows Inc. and the warbird community to develop standard operating procedures for air show organizers and air bosses. These procedures must include administrative controls to separate dissimilar aircraft not in an approved maneuvers package, a safety risk assessment for each performance (including revenue ride flights), and a daily debriefing with feedback to the FAA and ICAS.
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 | CEN23MA034 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).