A-69-007
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE BOARD RECOMMENDED: A. ALL AIRCRAFT NOT TRANSPONDER OR DME EQUIPPED OPERATING IN INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS AT THE SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO APPROACH CONTROL AREA BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST MINIMUM OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE ALTITUDE (MOCA) FOR THAT AREA UNTIL OVER THE VORTAC. THAT SUCH FLIGHTS DESCEND TO APPROACH MINIMUMS WITHIN 5 MILES OF THE VORTAC WHILE UNDER RADAR CONTROL OR BE ALLOWED TO DESCEND FOLLOWING THE STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE. B. THAT THE FAA REVIEW APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURES AT OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE SIMILAR TOPOGRAPHY EXISTS AND APPLY THE FOREGOING PROCEDURE WHERE WARRANTED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Board recommended that all aircraft lacking a transponder or DME equipment operating in instrument flight conditions in the San Juan, Puerto Rico approach control area must maintain the highest minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA) for that area until over the VORTAC, then descend to approach minimums within 5 miles of the VORTAC while under radar control or follow the standard instrument approach procedure. Additionally, the FAA is asked to review approach control procedures at other locations with similar topography and apply this procedure where warranted.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 9, 1969 |
| NTSB number | MIA69A0051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).