A-72-228
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION, THE NATIONAL PILOTS ASSOCIATION, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, THE FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION, AND THE NATIONAL BUSINESS AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, THROUGH AN INDIVIDUALLY APPROPRIATE MEDIUM (ADVISORY CIRCULAR, PERSONAL CONTACT, MAGAZINE, ETC.), SPECIFICALLY ADVISE PILOTS TO GUARD AGAINST THE OCCURRENCE OF A STALL/SPIN ACCIDENT SUBSEQUENT TO AN ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. SPECIAL EMPHASIS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE POTENTIAL OCCURRENCE OF THE LATTER AS A RESULT OF "IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT OR POWERPLANT CONTROLS," "INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING," "MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL," AND OTHER CAUSES CHARACTERISTICALLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE PILOT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD ALSO BE ADVISED OF THE HISTORY OF STALL/SPIN ACCIDENTS PRECIPITATED BY ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION DUE TO "INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION."
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Pilots Association, National Association of Flight Instructors, Flight Safety Foundation, and National Business Aircraft Association are asked to advise pilots to guard against stall/spin accidents following engine failure or malfunction, with special emphasis on pilot-related causes such as improper operation of powerplant controls, inadequate preflight planning, and fuel mismanagement. Maintenance personnel should also be informed of the history of stall/spin accidents caused by inadequate maintenance and inspection.
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 | Feb 18, 1987 |
| NTSB number | 80553 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).