A-09-129
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Inform its members, through its website, newsletters, and conferences, of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) role in aviation safety with respect to medical/air ambulance services and provide FAA contact information. Further, the American Hospital Association should urge its members to communicate any safety concerns related to medical/air ambulance services to the FAA.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The American Hospital Association is asked to educate its members about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) role in aviation safety for medical and air ambulance services, including providing FAA contact information. Additionally, the Association should encourage members to report any safety concerns related to these services to the FAA.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 13, 2013 |
| NTSB number | CHI07MA160 |
| Addressees | American Hospital Association |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).