A Fact Sheet released recently by the FAA lists several National Transportation Safety Board safety recommendations, followed by the FAA actions being taken or considered. Of note is the record showing that NTSB and FAA “agree on a course of action about 80 percent of the time.”
FAA Responds to NTSB’s “Most Wanted” Safety Recommendations
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA and NTSB generally align on safety recommendations (80%), but key disagreements persist, particularly regarding mandatory crash-resistant flight recorders for certain aircraft, which the FAA is not considering for rulemaking.
- The NTSB also advocates for broader implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Part 135 operators and fatigue-based flight crew limits, with the FAA pursuing voluntary programs, feasibility reviews, and proposed rulemakings in response.
- Both agencies are committed to improving air tour safety, specifically in Hawaii and Alaska, through enhanced weather training, in-flight decision-making, and analysis of operational data.
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