A-73-065
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
NOTIFY ON A PRIORITY BASIS ALL OPERATORS OF DC-10-TYPE AIRCRAFT AND OTHER WIDE-BODY AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SIMILAR ELEVATOR/SERVICE CART EQUIPMENT OF THE NEED FOR STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES, BOTH FOR THE OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE GALLEY ELEVATORS AND FOR THE CORRECTION OF MALFUNCTIONS RELATED THERETO. WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION OF THE DETAILS OF THIS MISHAP SHOULD BE MADE TO ILLUSTRATE THE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF UNAUTHORIZED OPERATING PROCEDURES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to urgently inform airlines that fly DC-10 and similar large planes about the importance of following strict rules for using kitchen lift equipment. This notice should emphasize how to properly fix any malfunctions in these systems to prevent accidents. The goal is to share details about a recent incident widely so that operators understand the serious risks of ignoring standard procedures.
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 | Oct 16, 1973 |
| NTSB number | MIA74AM013 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).