A-83-021
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: USE THE DATA OBTAINED FROM THE JOINT AIRPORT WEATHER STUDIES (JAWS) PROJECT AND OTHER RELEVANT DATA AS A BASIS TO (1) QUANTIFY THE LOW-LEVEL WIND SHEAR HAZARD IN TERMS OF EFFECT ON AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE, (2) EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ALERT SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS WHICH ARE NEEDED TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AS A WIND SHEAR DETECTION AND WARNING SYSTEM, AND (3) EVALUATE THE AERODYNAMIC PENALTIES OF PRECIPITATION ON AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to use data from the Joint Airport Weather Studies project and other sources to: quantify the low-level wind shear hazard based on its effect on airplane performance; evaluate how well the Low Level Wind Shear Alert System works and identify needed improvements; and assess how precipitation affects airplane aerodynamics.
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 | Jun 18, 1990 |
| NTSB number | DCA82AA028 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).