NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-12-065 to FAA Regarding Aircraft Safety Device Data

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-12-065, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive, identified by NTSB number ERA12FA149, focuses on improving access to critical safety data for emergency personnel and investigators. The core of the recommendation urges the FAA to ensure that information regarding the presence and type of safety devices containing explosive components is made readily available to first responders and accident investigators. Specifically, the NSB asks that this data, which was previously collected in response to Safety Recommendation A-12-64, be displayed on the Federal Aviation Administration’s online aircraft registry. This move aims to streamline access to vital technical details during emergency responses and subsequent safety investigations.