A-92-095
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: DIRECT ALL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES TO DEVELOP CHECKLISTS FOR THEIR USE IN RESPONDING TO A SUSPECTED ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE ACCIDENT SITE IS UNKNOWN AND SEARCH AND RESCUE PERSONNEL ARE TO BE NOTIFIED. THESE CHECKLISTS SHOULD BE UNIQUE TO EACH FACILITY REGARDING LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS. THE USE OF ORGANIZATIONAL ACRONYMS OR INITIALS WITH DUAL MEANINGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration require all air traffic control facilities to create checklists for handling suspected accidents where the accident location is unknown and search-and-rescue teams need to be alerted. These checklists must be tailored to each facility's local circumstances and should avoid using organizational acronyms or initials that have multiple meanings.
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 | Mar 9, 1994 |
| NTSB number | MIA89IA035 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).