A-07-108
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION: Analyze the causes of all thermal failures and fires involving secondary and primary lithium batteries and, based on this analysis, take appropriate action to mitigate any risks determined to be posed by transporting secondary and primary lithium batteries, including those contained in or packed with equipment, on board cargo and passenger aircraft as cargo; checked baggage; or carry-on items.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asked to analyze the causes of all thermal failures and fires involving secondary and primary lithium batteries and, based on that analysis, take appropriate action to mitigate any identified risks from transporting these batteries, including those in equipment, on cargo and passenger aircraft as cargo, checked baggage, or carry-on items.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 12, 2014 |
| NTSB number | DCA06MA022 |
| Addressees | PHMSA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).