The NTSB is pressing for action to reinforce professionalism in the wake of recent accident-related lapses.
By Linda Werfelman
Citing a “disturbing number” of events involving nonadherence with standard operating procedures by pilots and air traffic controllers, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is complaining of “an erosion of … professionalism” and urging action to improve on-the-job behavior.
The NTSB added “pilot and air traffic controller professionalism” to its new “Most Wanted List” of the top 10 changes needed to prevent accidents in aviation and other forms of transportation.
“Recent accidents and incidents have highlighted the hazards to aviation safety associated with departures by pilots and air traffic controllers from standard operating procedures and established best practices,” the NTSB said. “NTSB aviation accident re…
