Makes Recommendation To AOPA -- But Will They Listen?

Here's something a little on the different side of things, NTSB-Wise... the NTSB is seeking to increase passenger comprehension as to the location and availability of various survival and emergency communications equipment... through AOPA.

NTSB notes that, "The recommendation is derived from the NTSB’s investigation of the August 9, 2010, aviation accident in Aleknagik, Alaska, and is consistent with the evidence we found and the analysis we performed. As a result of this accident investigation, the NTSB has issued five safety recommendations, one of which is addressed to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)."

The NTSB also issued four safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The National Transportation Safety Board makes the following recommendation to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:

Educate pilots of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight operations about the benefits of notifying passengers about the location and operation of survival and emergency communication equipment on board their airplanes. (A-11-52)

FMI: www.ntsb.gov/Recs/Letters/2011/A-11-052.pdf