A-76-121
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
ADVISE ALL FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS IMMEDIATELY, THROUGH FLIGHT EXAMINER STANDARDIZATION PROGRAMS OR THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, THE AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION AIR SAFETY FOUNDATION, AND ANY OTHER FLIGHT-INSTRUCTOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO ELIMINATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND SUBSTITUTE REDUCTION OF POWER AS A TECHNIQUE FOR SIMULATED ENGINE-OUT EMERGENCIES AT LOW ALTITUDES. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is urged to instruct flight teachers to stop practicing engine failure scenarios at low altitudes by actually shutting down an engine. Instead, they should teach students to simulate these emergencies by simply reducing power. This urgent change aims to prevent the serious risks associated with attempting to restart an engine or manage a real failure while flying close to the ground.
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 | IAD76AI050 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).