A-68-012
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
A. THAT DAYLIGHT RADAR DISPLAY EQUIPMENT BE INSTALLED IN THE LAMBERTFIELD TOWER CAB AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. B. THAT GREATER UTILIZATION OF THE FACILITY RADAR BE MADE SO AS TO PROVIDE RADAR SEQUENCING, MONITORING, AND ADVISORY SERVICE ON A FULL TIME BASIS UNTIL PHASE II OF THE NATIONAL TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE PROGRAM CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT ST. LOUIS. C. THAT VFR PATTERNS (ENTRY POINTS, TRACKS, AND ALTITUDES) BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE LAMBERT FIELD CONTROL ZONE TO BE UTILIZED BY THOSE AIRCRAFT NOT PARTICIPATING IN A RADAR PROGRAM. D. THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS BE CONSIDERED FOR THEIR APPLICABILITY TO OTHER LOCATIONS SIMILAR TO ST. LOUIS. SHOULD YOU OR THE MEMBERS OF YOUR STAFF REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER, BOARD PERSONNEL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ASSISTANCE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urged the FAA to quickly install daylight-compatible radar screens in the Lambert Field control tower and use existing radar systems for continuous flight monitoring and sequencing. They also recommended establishing specific visual flight rules patterns for aircraft not using radar services. These measures were intended to improve safety at St. Louis while waiting for a larger national radar program to be fully implemented. The board suggested that similar steps be considered for other airports with comparable operational challenges.
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 1, 1975 |
| NTSB number | DCA68A0004 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).