A-76-124
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IMPLEMENT FLIGHTCREW COORDINATION PROCEDURES WHICH WILL INSURE CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF THE AIRCRAFT'S INSTRUMENTS FROM THE OM TO LANDING. THE WORDING OF MONITORING TASKS SHOULD BE SPECIFIC. FLIGHTCREW PROCEDURES WHICH REQUIRE A TRANSFER OR EXCHANGE OF VISUAL SCANNING RESPONSIBILITIES SHOULD REQUIRE THAT THE APPROPRIATE CREWMEMBER ANNOUNCE THAT HE IS RELINQUISHING PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to create clear rules for pilots to ensure they constantly watch their flight instruments during the final approach and landing phases. These guidelines should require crew members to clearly announce when they are switching who is responsible for looking at the displays. This helps prevent gaps in monitoring that could lead to errors while the plane is 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 | Dec 3, 1980 |
| NTSB number | 80610 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).