A-94-115
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: BASED ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE EXPRESS II AIRLINES ACCIDENT AT HIBBING, MINNESOTA, ON DECEMBER 1, 1993, DEVELOP A CLEAR AND SPECIFIC DIRECTIVE TO FLIGHT STANDARDS INSPECTORS AND MANAGERS THAT EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING FAA ORDERS, DIRECTIVES, AND OTHER GUIDANCE MATERIAL DURING THE CERTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE OF COMMUTER AIR CARRIERS. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-92-065)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to develop a clear directive for Flight Standards inspectors and managers, emphasizing compliance with existing FAA orders, directives, and guidance during the certification and surveillance of commuter air carriers, following the investigation of the Express II Airlines accident in Hibbing, Minnesota, on December 1, 1993.
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 | Oct 4, 1995 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA022 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).