Safety issue

Safety issue description

There has been very little research conducted into the factors influencing passengers’ use of seat belts when the seat-belt sign is not illuminated, and the effectiveness of different techniques to increase the use of seat belts.

Issue number AO-2008-070-SI-10
Issue owner All high capacity operators
Transport function Aviation: Air transport
Date issue released 19/12/2011
Issue status justification

No safety action was advised by any of the organisations associated with the investigation.