A-70-021
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE BOARD RECOMMENDED THAT THE AIRLINES BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLIGHTCREW TRAINING, WHEREBY PILOTS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PERIODICALLY, PROFICIENCY IN THE AREA OF RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL ATTITUDES. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT A SIMULATOR BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE FLIGHTCREW FAMILIARIZATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. A. THE VARIOUS INSTRUMENT DISPLAYS ASSOCIATED WITH AND RESULTING FROM ENCOUNTERS WITH UNUSUAL METEORLOGICAL CONDITIONS. B. THE PROPER FLIGHTCREW RESPONSE TO THE VARIOUS DISPLAYS. C. DEMONSTRATION OF AND RECOVERY FROM POSSIBLE ENSUING UNUSUAL ATTITUDES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urged the FAA to mandate that airlines require pilots to regularly practice recovering from unusual flight attitudes using simulators. This training aims to help crews recognize and interpret instrument readings during adverse weather and respond appropriately to regain control of the aircraft.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 17, 1972 |
| NTSB number | CHI69I0051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).