A-97-076
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop, in cooperation with the U.S. Postal Service and the Air Transport Association, programs to educate passengers, shippers and postal customers about the dangers of transporting undeclared hazardous materials aboard aircraft and about the need to properly identify and package hazardous materials before offering them for air cargo, and mail offered by U.S. Postal Service customers.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to collaborate with the U.S. Postal Service and the Air Transport Association to create educational programs. These programs should inform passengers, shippers, and postal customers about the risks of transporting undeclared hazardous materials by air and the importance of correctly identifying and packaging such materials before offering them as cargo or mail.
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 | May 4, 2000 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA054 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).