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HI SCR11
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Laura Thielen
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AI Summary
S.C.R. No. 11 Summary
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Requests Congress authorize the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to adopt and enforce safety regulations for helicopters and small aircraft operating for-hire recreational flights.
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Cites two fatal crashes in Hawaii: April 29, 2019 helicopter crash in Kailua (3 deaths) and June 21, 2019 skydiving plane crash at Dillingham Airfield (11 deaths); notes 80 accidents and 19 deaths in skydiving flights since 2008.
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Notes NTSB has recommended safety improvements for Part 91 and Part 135 aircraft operators regarding pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and FAA oversight, but FAA has declined to implement these recommendations.
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Identifies current limitation that NTSB can investigate accidents and issue recommendations but has no authority to require implementation or change safety regulations.
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Directs transmission of resolution to congressional leadership, Hawaii's congressional delegation, FAA Administrator, NTSB Chairman, Governor, and Director of Transportation.
Legislative Description
Requesting The United States Congress To Authorize The National Transportation Safety Board To Adopt And Enforce Regulations For Increased Safety Standards For Helicopters And Small Aircraft That Charge Fees For Carrying Passengers On Recreational Flights.
Helicopters
Last Action
Report adopted, referred to JDC.
5/15/2020