NTSB Recommends Insurance Premium Reductions for Aircraft With Shoulder Harnesses
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Aviation Insurance Association to encourage underwriters to offer lower rates to owners who install shoulder harnesses at all seats.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a formal recommendation directed at the Aviation Insurance Association. The specific recommendation, identified by number A-94-122 and associated with reference MIA93FA082, calls on the association to take action regarding its member aviation insurance underwriters. The board advises that these underwriters should be encouraged to provide reduced insurance premiums to airplane owners who equip their airplanes with shoulder harnesses at all seats. This measure aims to promote safety compliance through financial incentives within the aviation insurance sector.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-94-122