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NTSB Urges FAA to Rethink Wet Runway Landing Guidance

May 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

NTSB calls for FAA to update wet runway landing guidance.
Recommendations follow 11 runway overrun accidents and incidents.
Wheel braking friction can be substantially less on wet runways.
NTSB proposes updates to runway condition assessment matrix.

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Strategic Implications

The NTSB's recommendations may signal a shift in safety priorities for the FAA, potentially leading to changes in wet runway landing procedures. This could impact airline operations and pilot training, as the updated guidance may require adjustments to landing techniques and runway condition assessments.

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What Happened

Safety Board Calls for Updates to Runway Condition Assessment Matrix

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rethink its guidance on wet runway landings following a series of overruns. The NTSB’s recommendations, outlined in a recent report, aim to improve the accuracy of runway condition assessments and reduce the risk of accidents. The report highlights the limitations of current rainfall intensity descriptors and proposes updates to the runway condition assessment matrix. The full report is available on the NTSB website, as reported by AeroTime.

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