A-92-075
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVIEW EXISTING HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING GUIDANCE TO PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS ON METHODS OF EVALUATING TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT FLIGHT ATTENDANTS RETAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT ARE NECESSARY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IF THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH DOES NOT PROVIDE THE NEEDED INFORMATION, THE FAA SHOULD ESTABLISH A RESEARCH PROGRAM ON FLIGHT ATTENDANT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL RETENTION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to review existing human factors research to develop guidance for Principal Operations Inspectors on evaluating training programs, ensuring flight attendants retain emergency skills and knowledge. If the research is insufficient, the FAA must establish a research program on flight attendant knowledge and skill retention.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Feb 2, 1999 |
| NTSB number | 80683 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).