A-88-001
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND THE AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS INSPECTORS HANDBOOK TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC GUIDANCE TO PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS ON REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF INITIAL AND RECURRENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE HELICOPTER PILOTS. THIS GUIDANCE SHOULD INCLUDE MINIMUM LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION ON POOR WEATHER OPERATIONS, INCLUDING PILOT KNOWLEDGE OF WEATHER, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR UNPLANNED ENTRY TO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND DEMONSTRATED CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT IN SIMULATED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. THIS GUIDANCE SHOULD ALSO SPECIFY THE MINIMUM TRAINING ACCEPTABLE FOR ACCIDENT SCENE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING TAKEOFF AND LANDING.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to update its Air Carrier Operations Inspectors Handbook with specific guidance for Principal Operations Inspectors on reviewing and approving training for Emergency Medical Service helicopter pilots. The guidance must include minimum instruction on poor-weather operations, emergency procedures for unintended entry into instrument meteorological conditions, demonstrated aircraft control in simulated instrument conditions, and minimum training for accident scene operations such as takeoff and landing.
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 | Apr 3, 1992 |
| NTSB number | 80666 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).