A-83-040
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING DIRECTIVES AND GUIDANCE TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND STAFF ON THE USE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SPONSORED NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION'S AVIATION SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM PROGRAM TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING INCIDENT REPORTING PROGRAMS, WITH THE VIEW TOWARD INSTITUTING QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to take action to ensure air traffic controllers and staff better follow existing rules and guidance on using NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) as a supplement to current incident reporting. The goal is to strengthen quality control and improve the air traffic control system.
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 | DCA83SI001 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).