FAA releases report on Flight 3407

CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) - In the wake of the crash of Flight 3407, the FAA launched an effort to improve airline safety. It has now released its final "Call to Action" report.

This is being called the final report from the FAA after that devastating crash in Clarence Center almost one year ago, but it's clear this won't satisfy all those who have been pushing for tougher standards and better pilot training.

The 201 page report says, among other things, that the FAA inspected 85 airlines and found only eight lacked any kind of remedial training system. It finds new government and airline initiatives are succeeding in improving the overall safety of U.S. commuter airlines and that there are moves in place now to better track the performance of new pilots. The head of the FAA says its work and is by no means finished and this safety push will continue.

Here's reaction from Washington.

Sen. Charles Schumer(D) said, "The FAA has taken many of the requests of the families from Flight 3407 into account and that's a good thing. Their work is not going unnoticed. There are still some things that the families and the FAA disagree with and it sides with the families on this. Particularly the 1,500 hours of pilot training and I will work with the FAA when that bill comes up to see that is added to it as well."

Rep. Brian Higgins(D) said, "Here's what we know. That accident was avoidable. It was avoidable and we have to find a way to make changes in pilot training, be it in icy conditions or in general, to instill confidence in the flying public that everything is being done to protect them and their families."

The FAA does plan to issue a proposal on revised crew training requirements early this year. So there is more to come on these changes. In the meantime, you can read the entire report from the FAA by following this link .