A-72-137
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO REQUIRE AIR CARRIER MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM THAT WOULD PROVIDE A METHOD FOR CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S PERFORMANCE IN EXECUTING MANAGEMENT'S OPERATIONAL CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY. FURTHERMORE, REVIEW AND REVISE WHERE NECESSARY THE OPERATIONS MANUALS OF AIR CARRIERS TO CLEARLY STATE MANAGEMENT'S OPERATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES WITH REGARD TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AND OTHER CREWMEMBERS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH EACH CREWMEMBER IS EXPECTED TO EXECUTE HIS DUTY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is urged to create rules requiring airlines to monitor how pilots manage their operational duties and performance. This oversight should be supported by updated company manuals that clearly define the responsibilities of pilots and crew members. The goal is to ensure that everyone understands their specific roles and how they are expected to carry them out.
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 | Dec 3, 1975 |
| NTSB number | DCA71AZ009 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).