NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-14-022 to FAA Regarding HoTH, Inc. Operators

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Recommendation A-14-022 to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for a thorough audit of the regulatory compliance and operational safety programs currently in place at operators owned by HoTH, Inc. The scope of this required assessment includes an evaluation of flight operations, training protocols, maintenance procedures, inspection routines, and safety management programs. The NTSB has specified that this audit must be conducted by a team of inspectors from outside Alaska to ensure impartiality. Furthermore, the recommendation mandates that permanent corrective action be implemented for all adverse findings resulting from the audit. This action is part of the ongoing safety oversight efforts related to incident DCA12IA141.