A-68-004
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS A SUGGESTED PROGRAM TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ---BY THE INDUSTRY: A. ORGANIZED GROUPS OF SCHEDULED AIR-TAXI OPERATORS ARE URGED TO DEVOTE THEIR ENERGIES TO THE SAFETY OF THEIR OPERATIONS TO AN EXTENT MORE REASONABLY RELATED TO THE AMOUNT PRESENTLY BEING EXPENDED FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. B. SCHEDULED AIRLINES ARE URGED TO TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS BEING CARRIED BY SCHEDULED AIR-TAXI OPERATORS PURSUANT TO INTERLINE AGREEMENTS OR SPECIFIC CONTRACTS FOR THE OPERATION OF ROUTE SEGMENTS. ---BY THE GOVERNMENT: A. THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SHOULD LAUNCH IMMEDIATELY A PROGRAM ADDRESSED TO THE SCHEDULED AIR-TAXI OPERATORS AND THE OPERATORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WHICH WOULD INVOLVE NOT ONLY SURVEILLANCE OF THE CONVENTIONAL TYPE, BUT ALSO THE TEACHING OF THIS GROUP HOW BETTER TO PERFORM A BASICALLY COMMON CARRIAGE OPERATION, WITH EMPHASIS ON ASSOCIATED SAFETY ASPECTS; AND B. THAT THE FAA PLACE THE SAFETY SUPERVISION OF SCHEDULED AIR-TAXI OPERATORS AND POST OFFICE CONTRACT OPERATORS ORGANIZATIONALLY UNDER FAA STAFF ASSOCIATED WITH THE HANDLING OF AIR CARRIER SAFETY OPERATIONS, AND PROCEED PROMPTLY TO ESTABLISH SAFETY PROGRAMS AND STANDARDS FOR THEM COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR CURRENT AND LONG-RANGE STATUS, ACTIVITIES, AND IMPORTANCE IN AVIATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urges the FAA to create a safety program for scheduled air-taxi operators and those contracted with the Post Office that combines oversight with education on safe operational practices. Additionally, the agency is asked to move these groups under the supervision of staff who handle major airline safety to establish appropriate standards. This recommendation stems from concerns that these smaller operators are prioritizing economic growth over safety and that scheduled airlines should take more responsibility for passengers using their services through contracts.
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 | 80559 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).