A-97-112
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: DEVELOP, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DOD, A FORMAL DOCUMENT THAT CLEARLY DEFINES THE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH AGENCY REGARDING THE ACTIVATION OF SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (SUA) (WARNING AREAS), & THAT PROVIDES FOR THE TIMELY ACTIVATION OF SUA (WARNING AREA) TO ACCOMMODATE THE USERS; PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION, THESE AGENCIES ALSO SHOULD ENSURE THAT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL IN ALL FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED ADEQUATE TRAINING & A FORMAL BRIEFING ON THE PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, is asked to create a formal document that clearly defines each agency's roles and responsibilities for activating special use airspace (warning areas) and ensures timely activation to meet user needs. Before implementing the document, the agencies must also provide adequate training and a formal briefing on the procedures and responsibilities to air traffic control personnel at all facilities.
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 6, 1998 |
| NTSB number | DCA97SA026 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).