News: NTSB Safety Recommendations

Below is a collection of the "Most Wanted" Transportation Safety Improvements for Aviation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

1. Reduce Dangers to Aircraft Flying in Icing Conditions
Use current research on freezing rain and large water droplets to revise the way aircraft are designed and approved for flight in icing conditions. Conduct additional research with NASA to identify realistic ice accumulations and incorporate new information into aircraft certification and pilot training requirements.

2. Eliminate Flammable Fuel/Air Vapors in Fuel Tanks on Transport Category Aircraft
Implement design changes to eliminate the vulnerabilities of flammable fuel/air vapors in all transport category aircraft.

3. Stop Runway Incursions/Ground Collisions of Aircraft
Give immediate warnings of probable collisions/incursions directly to flight crews in the cockpit

4. Improve Audio and Data Recorders/Require Video Recorders
Require cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) to retain at least 2 hours of audio. Require back-up power sources so cockpit voice recorders collect an extra 10 minutes of data when an aircraft's main power fails. Inspect and maintain data recorders yearly to make sure they operate properly. Install video recorders in cockpits to give investigators more information to solve complex accidents.

5. Reduce Accidents and Incidents Caused by Human Fatigue
Set working hour limits for flight crews and aviation mechanics based on fatigue research, circadian rhythms, and sleep and rest requirements.

6. Improve Crew Resource Management
Require that Part 135 flight crews receive crew resource management (CRM) training.

What do you think do you think these are good focal points for the FAA and NTSB to focus on?

Source Non-Mobile: http://www.ntsb.gov/recs/mostwanted/aviation_issues.htm

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