A-91-105
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: UNDERTAKE A THOROUGH RISK-BASED EVALUATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES AT THE LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EVALUATE WHETHER CHANGES ARE REQUIRED, AND IMPLEMENT NECESSARY CHANGES. THE EVALUATION SHOULD CONSIDER AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: (A) RUNWAY INTERSECTION TAKEOFFS; (B) POSITION-AND-HOLD CLEARANCES; (C) DISPLACED RUNWAY THRESHOLDS; (D) HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNWAY CROSSING TRAFFIC; (E) LOCAL ASSIST CONTROLLER; (F) AIRPORT SURFACE DETECTION EQUIPMENT (ASDE) USE AND MAINTENANCE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to conduct a comprehensive risk-based evaluation of air traffic control procedures at Los Angeles International Airport, determine if changes are needed, and implement those changes. The evaluation must cover at least runway intersection takeoffs, position-and-hold clearances, displaced runway thresholds, hazards from runway crossing traffic, the local assist controller, and the use and maintenance of Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE).
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 8, 1993 |
| NTSB number | DCA91MA018AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).