A-71-034
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
FLIGHTCREW TECHNIQUES BE DEVELOPED FOR USE DURING THE EXECUTION OF NONPRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACHES THAT WILL REQUIRE CONTINUED ALTITUDE REFERENCE CALLOUTS BY THE NON-FLYING PILOT DURING THE TIME THE AIRCRAFT IS MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. THESE CALLOUTS SHOULD BE MADE AT REASONABLE TIME INTERVALS UNTIL THE AIRCRAFT CROSSES THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD, OR UNTIL A MISSED-APPROACH PROCEDURE IS COMMENCED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA should help pilots create standard procedures for non-precision instrument approaches that require the pilot not flying to announce their altitude at regular intervals. These announcements must continue while the aircraft holds its lowest allowed descent height until it passes the runway end or a missed approach begins. This practice ensures the crew maintains constant awareness of their vertical position during critical phases of landing.
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 | Jul 21, 1971 |
| NTSB number | CHI71AC031 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).