A-84-125
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS BULLETIN DIRECTING THE PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS OF WINGS WEST AND IMPERIAL AIRLINES TO REQUIRE THAT THE AIRLINES AMEND THEIR OPERATING PROCEDURES SO THAT THEIR FLIGHTS CONTACT LOS ANGELES CENTER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AIRPORT AND OBTAIN EITHER AN IFR CLEARANCE OR A DISCRETE TRANSPONDER CODE IF DEPARTING VFR. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue an air carrier operations bulletin directing the principal operations inspectors of Wings West and Imperial Airlines to require those airlines to amend their operating procedures. Flights from San Luis Obispo County Airport must contact Los Angeles Center prior to departure and obtain either an IFR clearance or a discrete transponder code if departing VFR. This recommendation is marked as urgent.
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 | May 6, 1986 |
| NTSB number | DCA84AA034AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).