NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-14-105 for State Law Enforcement Aircraft Safety Management
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed forty-four states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to implement comprehensive safety management systems for their law enforcement aviation operations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed forty-four states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to implement comprehensive safety management systems for their law enforcement aviation operations.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Recommendation A-14-105, identified by reference number ANC13GA036. This directive is addressed to forty-four states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The NTSB requires these jurisdictions to develop and implement a comprehensive safety management system for aircraft operations. This system must hold senior state personnel accountable for the safety of state law enforcement aircraft operations. Additionally, the recommended system must be tailored specifically to the department’s missions and based on industry best practices.