A-94-018

NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation

Recommendation text

THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR 91.30 TO REQUIRE EACH PARACHUTIST OR OTHER PASSENGER WHO IS SEATED ON AN AIRCRAFT CABIN FLOOR TO USE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MUST BE DESIGNED, TESTED, AND APPROVED TO PROVIDE A LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION SIMILAR TO THAT PROVIDED FOR PASSENGERS IN FORWARD AND AFT FACING SEATS THAT HAVE A SAFETY BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS.

In plain language (FlightFinder summary)

The FAA is asked to amend 14 CFR 91.30 to require that parachutists or other passengers seated on the aircraft cabin floor use restraint systems that are designed, tested, and approved to provide a level of occupant protection similar to that of forward and aft facing seats with a safety belt and shoulder harness.

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

StatusClosed - Acceptable Alternate Action
ModeAviation
ClosedJan 4, 2000
NTSB numberLAX92MA183
AddresseesFAA

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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).