A-93-054
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: CONDUCT A HUMAN FACTORS STUDY, IN COOPERATION WITH THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, OF THE PRACTICE BY MANY AIRLINES OF REQUIRING THE CAPTAIN TO INITIATE AND EXECUTE A REJECTED TAKEOFF, EVEN WHEN THE FIRST OFFICER IS MAKING THE TAKEOFF. THE STUDY SHOULD INCLUDE A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE PRACTICE OF HAVING THE CAPTAIN KEEP HIS HAND ON THE POWER LEVERS WHEN THE FIRST OFFICER IS MAKING THE TAKEOFF. THE STUDY SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT DATA AND SIMULATOR OR OTHER RESEARCH, AS NECESSARY. THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY SHOULD BE WIDELY DISSEMINATED TO THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY FOR USE IN EVALUATING AND REVISING, IF APPROPRIATE, REJECTED TAKEOFF PROCEDURES AND TRAINING.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to conduct a human factors study with NASA on the practice of requiring the captain to initiate and execute a rejected takeoff even when the first officer is flying. The study should examine the captain keeping his hand on the power levers, review accident and incident data, and include simulator research as needed. The results should be disseminated to airlines for use in evaluating and revising rejected takeoff procedures and training.
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 | Jan 7, 1994 |
| NTSB number | DCA92MA044 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).