NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-058 to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Working Group
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the working group to collaborate with the FAA and manufacturers on specific guidance for high-reach turrets.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the working group to collaborate with the FAA and manufacturers on specific guidance for high-reach turrets.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by report number DCA13MA120, has issued safety recommendation A-14-058. This directive is addressed to the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Working Group. The board urges this group to work closely with the Federal Aviation Administration and equipment manufacturers. The objective is to develop and distribute more specific policies and guidance. These new guidelines will clarify when, how, and where to utilize the unique capabilities of the high-reach extendable turret.