NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-14-094 to FAA on Marijuana Use Policy
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to establish and disseminate clear guidelines regarding marijuana consumption by airmen across all flight operations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to establish and disseminate clear guidelines regarding marijuana consumption by airmen across all flight operations.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-14-094, identified under reference number DCA14SS003. This directive is addressed specifically to the Federal Aviation Administration. The core of the recommendation urges the agency to develop and distribute a clear policy regarding any marijuana use by airmen. This guidance applies regardless of the type of flight operation being conducted. The NTSB emphasizes the need for unambiguous standards to ensure safety compliance across the aviation industry. No further details or specific operational contexts were provided in the official fact sheet.