A-16-027
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Clarify guidance to all 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 air carriers to reinforce the importance of (1) having precise information about the number of passengers aboard an airplane, including lap-held children, and (2) making this information immediately available to emergency responders after an accident to facilitate timely search and rescue operations.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to clarify guidance to all 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 air carriers, reinforcing the importance of having precise passenger counts including lap-held children and making this information immediately available to emergency responders after an accident to facilitate timely search and rescue operations.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | May 23, 2023 |
| NTSB number | DCA15FA085 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).