A-18-007
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop and issue guidance to all air carriers that conduct passenger-carrying operations under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 regarding (1) discussing this accident during recurrent flight attendant training to emphasize the importance of effectively assessing door and overwing exits during an unusual or emergency situation and (2) providing techniques for identifying conditions that would preclude opening exits, including an operating engine.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to develop and issue guidance to air carriers operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121. The guidance should address including discussion of this accident in recurrent flight attendant training to emphasize the importance of effectively assessing door and overwing exits during unusual or emergency situations, and should provide techniques for identifying conditions that would preclude opening exits, such as an operating engine.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 21, 2022 |
| NTSB number | DCA17FA021 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).