A-94-067
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY ALL OPERATORS OF THE SAFETY BOARD'S FINDING, INCLUDING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, AND REQUIRE ALL OPERATORS WHOSE AIRCRAFT HAVE THE AFFECTED PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC SAFETY BELT BUCKLES TO INFORM PASSENGERS AND CREWMEMBERS ABOUT THE NEED TO ALIGN THE BUCKLE INSERT TO ASSURE EASY RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELTS. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to immediately notify all operators, including the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign governments, of the NTSB's finding and to require operators with affected Pacific Scientific safety belt buckles to inform passengers and crew about aligning the buckle insert to ensure easy release. This is marked as urgent.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 1, 1994 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA027 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).