A-95-078
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO ALL 14 CFR 139 CERTIFICATED AIRPORTS THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT, THE AIRPORT BE CLOSED IMMEDIATELY BY EITHER THE AIRPORT OPERATOR &/OR THE APPROPRIATE FAA AIR TRAFFIC FACILITIES THROUGH LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH AIRPORT OPERATOR. ALSO, SPECIFY THAT THE AIRPORT, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, SHOULD NOT BE REOPENED UNTIL THE AIRPORT OPERATOR HAS ENSURED THAT: (1) AIRCRAFT OPERATING AREAS ARE SECURE; (2) AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT AREAS THAT ARE TO BE REOPENED HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSPECTED; & (3) ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTION IS AVAILABLE FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue guidance requiring that all airports certificated under 14 CFR 139 close immediately after an accident or significant incident, either by the airport operator or through letters of agreement with FAA air traffic facilities. Additionally, the guidance should specify that the airport, or parts of it, must not reopen until the operator ensures that aircraft operating areas are secure, movement areas to be reopened have been inspected, and adequate aircraft rescue and firefighting protection is available.
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 | Dec 8, 1995 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA065 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).