A-70-015
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE BOARD RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT THE FAA AMEND PART 121 OF THE FAR'S TO REQUIRE THAT ANY TIME "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" SIGNS ARE TURNED ON IN FLIGHT, THE CREW MAKE A VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT OVER THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM TO ADVISE THE PASSENGERS OF THE FACT, AND 2. THAT THE FAA CANVASS ALL CARRIERS, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 121.317 (A) WITH A VIEW TOWARD ASSURING READILY VISIBLE WARNING SIGNS AT ALL SEATING POSITIONS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to revise Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations to mandate that whenever the 'fasten seat belts' sign is activated during flight, the crew must make a verbal announcement over the public-address system informing passengers. Additionally, the FAA must survey all carriers covered by Section 121.317(a) to confirm that warning signs are clearly visible from every seat.
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 | Aug 26, 1970 |
| NTSB number | CHI70A0012 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).