A-88-157
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT A SYSTEM SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY REVIEW, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE OFFICE OF AVIATION SAFETY, OF THE HIGH TRAFFIC DENSITY NORTHEAST CORRIDOR. THE REVIEW SHOULD INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS OF THE NEW YORK AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ARTCC) AND TERMINAL RADAR APPROACH CONTROL (TRACON), THE WASHINGTON ARTCC, AND THE PHILADELPHIA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) AND TRACON. THESE EVALUATIONS SHOULD FOCUS ON THE ADEQUACY OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES, TRAINING, STAFFING, AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROGRAMS. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to conduct a system safety and efficiency review of the high traffic density Northeast Corridor, led by the Office of Aviation Safety. The review must evaluate the New York ARTCC and TRACON, Washington ARTCC, and Philadelphia ATCT and TRACON, focusing on the adequacy of management, supervision, operational procedures, training, staffing, and human resource programs.
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 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| NTSB number | ATL89LA010 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).