A-87-095
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: DIRECT ALL PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS TO EMPHASIZE SURVEILLANCE FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANT COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF 14 CFR 121.391(D), WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO REMAIN AT THEIR DUTY STATIONS, DURING AIRPLANE TAXI, WITH SAFETY BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES FASTENED EXCEPT WHEN PERFORMING DUTIES RELATED TO THE SAFETY OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS OCCUPANTS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to have its Principal Operations Inspectors increase monitoring of flight attendants to ensure they stay at their duty stations with seat belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during airplane taxi, as required by regulation 14 CFR 121.391(d), unless they are performing duties related to the safety of the airplane and its occupants.
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 | Jul 14, 1989 |
| NTSB number | NYC86FA076 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).