A-99-083
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION: PENDING COMPLETION OF YOUR EVALUATION OF THE FIRE HAZARDS POSED BY LITHIUM BATTERIES IN AN AIR TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT, NOTIFY THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION'S DANGEROUS GOODS PANEL ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE FIRE IN THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES CARGO FACILITY AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON 4/28/99. ALSO PENDING COMPLETION OF YOUR EVALUATION OF THE FIRE HAZARDS POSED BY LITHIUM BATTERIES IN AN AIR TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT, INITIATE ACTION THROUGH THE DANGEROUS GOODS PANEL TO REVISE THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSPORTATION OF LITHIUM BATTERIES ON PASSENGER-CARRYING AIRCRAFT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urged the Research and Special Programs Administration to alert international aviation authorities about a specific cargo facility fire caused by lithium batteries. While reviewing the safety risks of these batteries in air travel, the agency was also asked to work toward banning their transport on passenger planes. This action aimed to prevent similar incidents by restricting where such hazardous power sources could be flown.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 26, 2002 |
| NTSB number | DCA99MZ005 |
| Addressees | RSPA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).