NTSB Recommends FAA Research on Child Restraint Systems for Large Children

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation directed at the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the safety of children traveling on aircraft. The board highlights a specific gap in current restraint protocols, noting that existing child safety seats are not suitable for children who have grown too large to use them. To address this issue, the NTSB recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration conduct comprehensive research to determine the adequacy of standard aircraft seatbelts for restraining these older or larger children. Furthermore, the board urges the agency to develop some suitable means of providing adequate restraint for such children, ensuring their safety during flight without relying on equipment designed for smaller passengers.