A-83-038
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: INSTITUTE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DIRECTIVES AND PROCEDURES TO REQUIRE, WHEN THE ASSIGNED FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR IS OCCUPIED WORKING A CONTROL POSITION, THAT THERE IS APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE DIRECT SUPERVISION TO ENSURE THE DETECTION AND REPORTING OF ALL CONTROLLER ERRORS OR DEVIATIONS, THE DETECTION AND MONITORING OF FATIGUE AND/OR STRESS, AND THE CONTROL OF EACH CONTROLLER'S WORKLOAD. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-81-147)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to create air traffic control rules that ensure adequate direct supervision exists when the first-line supervisor is busy working as a controller. This supervision must detect and report all controller errors or deviations, monitor for fatigue or stress, and manage each controller's workload.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jan 26, 1989 |
| NTSB number | DCA83SI001 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).