NTSB Recommends Pilot Training for Cockpit Smoke Emergencies

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandate realistic training for pilots to handle cockpit smoke situations, following an incident in December 2023 involving a Boeing 737 MAX. In the incident, the aircraft’s left engine ingested a bird, causing the fan blades to separate and the cockpit to fill with dense smoke. Pilots reported surprise, adrenaline, and reduced visibility, facing a more difficult situation than they were prepared for, according to the NTSB. The accident could have had catastrophic consequences if it had occurred at night or in adverse weather conditions. The NTSB recommendations, published on May 6, also call for Airlines for America (A4A) and the Regional Airline Association (RAA) to share details of the incident with their members and encourage specific training. The FAA stated that it will take the recommendations seriously and respond within the appropriate timeframe, while already recommending that airlines evaluate training and procedures related to this type of situation. – https://aeroin.net/ntsb-recomenda-treinamento-de-pilotos-para-emergencias-com-fumaca-na-cabine/