A-26-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop instructor-led, scenario-based training on threat and error management that trains controllers to continuously monitor their environment to more quickly and accurately identify threats; promote team communication to ensure that communications are clear, timely, and assertive; emphasize effective scanning habits; recognize patterns in the development of adverse events; and enhance decision-making under stress by developing habits that balance procedural compliance with problem solving to mitigate the risks of threats and errors, and provide this training to all air traffic controllers annually.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to develop instructor-led, scenario-based training for air traffic controllers on threat and error management, focusing on continuous environmental monitoring to identify threats, promoting clear and assertive team communication, emphasizing effective scanning habits, recognizing patterns in adverse events, and enhancing decision-making under stress through balanced procedural compliance and problem-solving. This training must be provided annually to all air traffic controllers.
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 - Initial Response Received |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | — |
| NTSB number | DCA25MA108 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).