A-94-175
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ENSURE THAT ATLANTIC COAST AIRLINES TRAINS ITS FLIGHTCREWS IN APPROVED HIGH SPEED APPROACH TECHNIQUES, SIMILAR TO THE MANUFACTURER'S AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. THE PRESENT PROCEDURES SHOW A NORMAL STABILIZED APPROACH PROCEDURE, BUT THE PILOTS TYPICALLY FLY FASTER TO KEEP UP WITH JET TRAFFIC AND THEREFORE DO NOT FOLLOW THEIR OWN PROCEDURES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require Atlantic Coast Airlines to train flight crews in high-speed approach techniques approved by the manufacturer, because pilots are currently flying faster than their own stabilized approach procedures to keep up with jet traffic.
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 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA027 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).