A-89-114
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ADVISE ALL RADAR CONTROLLERS AND SUPERVISORS CURRENTLY WORKING IN EN ROUTE AND TERMINAL FACILITIES OF THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING PROCEDURES PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH 9 10 OF HANDBOOK 7110.65, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, WHEN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN EMERGENCIES; ILLUSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING PROCEDURES BY PROVIDING THE ACCOUNT OF THE ACCIDENT DESCRIBED IN THIS LETTER (A-89-110 TO -120); AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON THE HANDLING OF VFR PILOTS IN WEATHER DIFFICULTY BELOW THE MINIMUM VECTORING ALTITUDE OR MINIMUM IFR ALTITUDE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to remind all en route and terminal radar controllers and supervisors to follow procedures in paragraph 9-10 of Handbook 7110.65 when assisting in emergencies, to share the specific accident account from the recommendation letter to underscore the importance of these procedures, and to offer training on handling VFR pilots encountering weather difficulties below the minimum vectoring altitude or minimum IFR altitude.
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 | Aug 31, 1992 |
| NTSB number | NYC88FA236 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).