A-94-001
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: APPLY THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH CONDUCTED TO DATE ON THE DESIGN AND USE OF CHECKLISTS TO IMPROVE THE ERROR-TOLERANCE OF AIR CARRIER CHECKLIST PROCEDURES FOR TAXI OPERATIONS, BY ENHANCING FLIGHTCREW MONITORING/CHALLENGING OF CHECKLIST EXECUTION, PROVIDING CUES FOR INITIATING CHECKLISTS, AND CONSIDERING TECHNOLOGICAL OR PROCEDURAL METHODS TO MINIMIZE THE OMISSION OF ANY ITEMS ON A CHECKLIST. PROVIDE SPECIFIC GUIDANCE TO AIR CARRIERS FOR IMPLEMENTING THESE PROCEDURES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to apply existing research on checklist design to make airline taxi procedures more error-tolerant by improving how flight crews monitor and challenge checklist completion, providing cues for when to start checklists, and using technology or procedures to reduce skipped items. In addition, the FAA should issue specific guidance to airlines on implementing these improvements.
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 | Feb 18, 1997 |
| NTSB number | 80691 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).