A-70-037
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
BASED ON THIS ACCIDENT AND OTHERS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SAFETY BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, THAT THROUGH HIS AIR CARRIER INSPECTORS, ALL OPERATORS OF THE CONVAIR 880 AND SIMILAR TYPE AIRCRAFT BE ASKED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: (1) RE-EMPHASIZE TO THE PILOT PERSONNEL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THESE AIRCRAFT DURING CRITICAL-ENGINE-OUT MANEUVERS; (2) ASSURE THAT FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, TRAINEES, AND LINE PILOTS ARE WELL AWARE OF SAFE AND PROPER CRITICAL-ENGINE-OUT PROCEDURES, THE LIMITS OF SIDESLIP ANGLES, RUDDER AVAILABILITY, AND YAW LIMITS FOR VERTICAL STABILIZER STALL; AND (3) CAUTION ALL INSTRUCTOR PERSONNEL TO EMPHASIZE THAT THEY MUSTBE MOST CAREFUL TO AVOID ANY TENDENCY TO DELAY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TOO LONG DURING CRITICAL TRAINING MANEUVERS EVEN THOUGH THE PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING FLIGHT IS TO CHECK THE ACTIONS OF TRAINEES WHO MUST HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND PROPERLY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to direct its air carrier inspectors to require all operators of Convair 880 and similar aircraft to re-emphasize critical-engine-out characteristics to pilots, ensure awareness of safe procedures and limits (sideslip angles, rudder availability, yaw limits), and caution instructor personnel to avoid delaying corrective actions during training maneuvers.
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 | Sep 15, 1970 |
| NTSB number | SEA69A0062 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).