NTSB Issues Recommendation A-11-058 to Airborne Law Enforcement Association Regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released safety recommendation CEN09PA348, designated as A-11-058. This directive is addressed specifically to the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. The core of the recommendation urges the association to encourage its members to install 406-megahertz emergency locator transmitters on all of their aircraft. This measure aims to enhance safety protocols for airborne law enforcement operations by ensuring that emergency detection capabilities are standardized across their fleet. The NTSB continues to monitor aviation safety trends and issues such recommendations to improve operational standards within specific sectors of the aviation community.