A-99-047
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: IMMEDIATELY RESTRICT FROM FURTHER FLIGHT ALL BEECH YT-34A, AND T-34A, AND T-34B AIRPLANES THAT HAVE BEEN OR ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED IN AIR COMBAT SIMULATION FLIGHTS UNTIL AN INSPECTION SHOWS THE AIRPLANES TO BE AIRWORTHY. IMMEDIATELY RESTRICT ALL OTHER BEECH YT-34, T-34A, AND T-34B AIRPLANES FROM ENTERING FUTURE AIR COMBAT SIMULATION FLIGHT SERVICE UNTIL AN INSPECTION SHOWS THE AIRPLANES TO BE AIRWORTHY. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to immediately ground all Beech YT-34A, T-34A, and T-34B airplanes that have been or are being used in air combat simulation flights until they pass an inspection proving airworthiness. Additionally, the FAA must prevent any other Beech YT-34, T-34A, or T-34B airplanes from entering such service until similarly inspected.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Dec 1, 1999 |
| NTSB number | ATL99FA072 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).