A-88-081
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: IMPLEMENT A "BACK-TO-BASICS" PROGRAM AT THE CHICAGO O'HARE TERMINAL RADAR APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES REFRESHER TRAINING IN THE FUNDAMENTAL AND ESSENTIAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES AND REQUIRE THAT ALL RADAR CONTROLLERS COMPLETE THE COURSE AND BE GRADED ON THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSE CONTENT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to implement a 'back-to-basics' program at the Chicago O'Hare Terminal Radar Approach Control facility, which includes refresher training in fundamental and essential air traffic control procedures. Additionally, the FAA must require that all radar controllers complete the course and be graded on their understanding of the course content.
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 | Jul 10, 1989 |
| NTSB number | 80669 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).