NTSB Recommends FAA Improve Flight Attendant Visibility in B-747 Aircraft

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation directed at the Federal Aviation Administration regarding safety improvements for specific aircraft. The board advises that the agency take corrective action to enhance direct visibility for passengers from the upper level flight attendant jumpseat in B-747 airplanes. This recommendation is grounded in eye reference data contained within Federal Aviation Administration Report FAA-AM-75-2, which focuses on the anthropometry of airline stewardesses. The NTSB asserts that utilizing this specific data set is necessary to address current visibility limitations and ensure adequate sightlines for crew members positioned in the upper deck area during flight operations.