A-72-231
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TOGETHER WITH THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION CONDUCT AN OPERATIONAL STUDY OF TAKEOFF AND LANDING SAFETY, BASED ON ACTUAL STALL/SPIN CASE HISTORIES, TO EVALUATE THE SITUATIONAL JUDGMENTS AND TECHNIQUES OF TYPICAL GENERAL AVIATION PILOTS IN THESE PHASES OF FLIGHT. THE PROJECT WOULD MODEL OR SYNTHESIZE CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONTINGENCIES WHICH DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OFTEN RESULT IN A STALL/SPIN, INCLUDING ENGINE FAILURE/MALFUNCTION, GO-AROUND, SHORT- OR SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFFS, ETC.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are asked to conduct an operational study of takeoff and landing safety, using actual stall/spin case histories to evaluate the situational judgments and techniques of typical general aviation pilots. The study would model circumstances that often result in a stall/spin, including engine failure, go-around, and short- or soft-field takeoffs.
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 | Apr 7, 1977 |
| 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).