A-88-014
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL BASED EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES: ENCOURAGE MEMBERS WHO OPERATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL PERSONNEL, WHO ROUTINELY FLY EMS HELICOPTER MISSIONS, WITH PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF INJURY OR DEATH IN SURVIVABLE ACCIDENTS. THIS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD INCLUDE PROTECTIVE HELMETS, FLAME- AND HEAT-RESISTANT FLIGHT SUITS, AND PROTECTIVE FOOT WEAR.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the American Society of Hospital Based Emergency Aeromedical Services to urge its members operating EMS programs to give medical personnel who routinely fly on EMS helicopters protective clothing and equipment, including helmets, flame- and heat-resistant flight suits, and protective footwear, to reduce the chance of injury or death in survivable accidents.
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 19, 1990 |
| NTSB number | 80666 |
| Addressees | American Society of Hospital Based Emergency Aeromedical Services |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).