A-96-147
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: INCLUDE AN ARTICLE IN THE AIR TRAFFIC BULLETIN & PROVIDE A MANDATORY FORMAL BRIEFING TO ALL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS REGARDING THE NECESSITY & IMPORTANCE OF NOTIFYING CRASH, FIRE & RESCUE PERSONNEL UPON A PILOT'S REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. ENSURE THAT AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ARTCC) CONTROLLERS ARE AWARE THAT SUCH A REQUEST MAY REQUIRE THEM TO NOTIFY LOCAL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to publish an article in the Air Traffic Bulletin and conduct a mandatory formal briefing for all air traffic controllers on the necessity of notifying crash, fire, and rescue personnel when a pilot requests emergency assistance. Additionally, controllers at Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) must be made aware that such a request may require them to notify local emergency personnel.
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 - Exceeds Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | May 1, 1997 |
| NTSB number | DCA95MA054 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).