A-70-031
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION THAT: (1) A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW BE MADE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS, PART 135, SUBPART D, PERTAINING TO PILOT-IN-COMMAND QUALIFICATIONS WITH A VIEW TOWARD SPECIFYING PILOT-IN-COMMAND TIME IN TYPE REQUIREMENTS; AND (2) THE ADMINISTRATOR'S STAFF MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF OUR BUREAU OF AVIATION SAFETY TO DISCUSS IN DEPTH THIS AIR TAXI ACCIDENT STUDY TO DETERMINE WHAT ADDITIONAL ANALYSES WOULD PROVE MOST FRUITFUL IN INCREASING SAFETY IN AIR TAXI OPERATIONS. PARTICULAR AREAS RECOMMENDED FOR FURTHER STUDY ARE CERTAIN DETAILED CAUSE/FACTORS, SUCH AS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING OR INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asked the FAA to examine current rules for air taxi pilots to see if specific requirements for flying hours in particular aircraft types are needed. The agency was also urged to meet with safety officials to discuss how to improve safety in these operations by studying issues like poor preflight planning and inadequate maintenance checks.
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 | Oct 16, 1974 |
| NTSB number | 80500 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).