A-83-026
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ADVISE AIR CARRIERS TO INCREASE THE EMPHASIS IN THEIR TRAINING PROGRAMS ON THE EFFECTIVE USE OF ALL AVAILABLE SOURCES OF WEATHER INFORMATION, SUCH AS PREFLIGHT METEOROLOGICAL BRIEFINGS, ATIS BROADCASTS, CONTROLLER-PROVIDED INFORMATION, PIREPS, AIRBORNE WEATHER RADAR, AND VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, AND PROVIDE ADDED GUIDANCE TO PILOTS REGARDING OPERATIONAL (I.E., "GO/NO GO") DECISIONS INVOLVING TAKEOFF AND LANDING OPERATIONS WHICH COULD EXPOSE A FLIGHT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH COULD BE HAZARDOUS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to direct air carriers to place greater emphasis in their training on making full use of all available weather information, including preflight briefings, ATIS, controller reports, pilot reports, onboard radar, and visual cues. The FAA is also requested to provide additional guidance to pilots on operational go/no-go decisions for takeoff and landing in potentially hazardous weather conditions.
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 | Oct 1, 1985 |
| 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).