NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-044 to FAA Regarding Lateral Force Injuries

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA13MA120, has issued recommendation A-14-044 addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the agency to conduct comprehensive research examining the injury potential to occupants in accidents characterized by significant lateral forces. The board further instructs that if this research determines such action is necessary, the FAA must implement regulations designed to mitigate the hazards identified through the study. This recommendation focuses specifically on occupant safety outcomes related to lateral impact dynamics.