A-68-038
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IT IS FELT THAT SPECIFIC NOTATION SHOULD BE MADE IN PART 25 TO ENSURE THAT CREW AND PASSENGER PROTECTION IS TAKEN FULLY INTO ACCOUNT. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, A SUGGESTED INSERTION IN PARAGRAPH 25.903(E)(2), BETWEEN THE WORDS "DAMAGE" AND "WOULD," IS "WOULD NOT INCLUDE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS AND." (C) BY FLIGHT TEST WHEN....." ALSO, WE RECOMMEND THE DELETION OF SUBPARAGRAPH (D)(2), SO THAT THE SECTION IS TERMINATED BY THE WORD "PARAMETER" IN SUBPARAGRAPH (D)(1).
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB advised the FAA to update aviation regulations to explicitly prioritize the safety of people inside the aircraft during structural testing. Specifically, they suggested modifying a rule so that flight tests must account for potential harm to crew and passengers, rather than focusing solely on structural damage. Additionally, the recommendation asked to remove a specific sub-section to clarify where the regulatory section ends.
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| Status | Closed--No Longer Applicable |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Dec 17, 1968 |
| NTSB number | 80515 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).