A-67-016
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PASSENGERS BE MADE AWARE OF THE PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SEATS OUT OF THE WAY OF THE WINDOW EXITS. FURTHER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AIRLINES UTILIZING MOVABLE PARTITIONS BETWEEN PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS ASSURE THAT THE OVERHEAD SIGNS ARE PROPERLY PLACED TO DEPICT THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE WINDOW EXITS AND THAT THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS BE REQUIRED TO INDICATE WHERE EACH EMERGENCY EXIT IS LOCATED DURING THE PRE-TAKEOFF BRIEFING.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Transportation Safety Board advises the FAA to ensure passengers know how to clear window exits for emergency use. Airlines should also position overhead signs accurately to show exit locations and require flight attendants to point out these exits during pre-flight safety briefings. This guidance aims to improve passenger awareness of evacuation routes in case of an emergency.
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 | Jan 1, 1975 |
| NTSB number | 80393 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).