A-72-154
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
ALL MANEUVERS REQUIRING ENGINE(S)-OUT OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT CLOSE TO THE GROUND BE CONDUCTED, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, INAPPROPRIATE FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICES. FOR THOSE ENGINE(S)-OUT MANEUVERS WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINES MUST BE PERFORMED IN FLIGHT, THE BOARD FURTHER RECOMMENDS THAT CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO THEIR PERFORMANCE AT ALTITUDES THAT WILL INSURE AMPLE MARGINS OF SAFETY IN THE EVENT THAT UNEXPECTED AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES ARE ENCOUNTERED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Administrator is asked to conduct engine-out maneuvers close to the ground in flight simulators whenever possible, and for maneuvers that must be flown in an actual aircraft, to perform them at altitudes that provide sufficient safety margins in case of unexpected emergencies.
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 | Nov 16, 1972 |
| 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).