A-84-122
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: DEVELOP AND PUT INTO EFFECT RADAR HANDOFF PROCEDURES WHICH REQUIRE THAT EITHER AN AUTOMATED INTERFACILITY HANDOFF BE COMPLETED OR THAT VOICE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN CONTROLLERS BE ESTABLISHED BEFORE AN AIRPLANE IS PERMITTED TO PROCEED BEYOND A DEFINED POINT WHERE CONTROL OPTIONS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO THE TRANSFERRING CONTROLLER TO PREVENT AN INTRUSION INTO THE RECEIVING CONTROLLER'S AIRSPACE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to develop and implement radar handoff procedures requiring either an automated interfacility handoff or voice communication between controllers before an airplane passes a point where the transferring controller can no longer prevent an intrusion into the receiving controller's airspace.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 22, 1986 |
| NTSB number | DCA84IA023 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).