Flight Problems: The Dangers of Lap Children in Commercial Aviation

Faculty Mentor Name

Brent Bowen, Jacqueline Luedtke

Format Preference

Poster

Abstract

The U.S. Department of Transportation maintains an ongoing database with the sub-category titled ‘Flight Problems.’ This factor among others comprise a component of the Airline Quality Rating. Specifically addressed in this paper is the reported dangers regarding our youngest air travelers. In the United States it is legal for children under the age of twenty-four months to fly in commercial aircraft on the lap of a parent or guardian, while being unsecured or unrestrained. This rule is dangerous to children and has been proven time and time again that it results in the unnecessary death and injury of children. Throughout the history of aviation safety many efforts have been made to improve the safety of passengers, to ensure their survival in the unlikely event of an incident or accident. However, there have been no improvements, regulations, or laws put in place to ensure the safety of our Nation’s youngest fliers. Although many leaders in the aviation safety industry have tried to change this, nobody has been successful. The dangers of lap children in commercial aviation will be analyzed, through historical research, reviewing key accidents, and investigating NTSB reports and a policy research construct will be used as a proposal for the development of advocacy for regulatory change.

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Location

ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm

Start Date

3-29-2019 11:00 AM

End Date

3-28-2019 9:00 PM

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Flight Problems: The Dangers of Lap Children in Commercial Aviation

ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm

The U.S. Department of Transportation maintains an ongoing database with the sub-category titled ‘Flight Problems.’ This factor among others comprise a component of the Airline Quality Rating. Specifically addressed in this paper is the reported dangers regarding our youngest air travelers. In the United States it is legal for children under the age of twenty-four months to fly in commercial aircraft on the lap of a parent or guardian, while being unsecured or unrestrained. This rule is dangerous to children and has been proven time and time again that it results in the unnecessary death and injury of children. Throughout the history of aviation safety many efforts have been made to improve the safety of passengers, to ensure their survival in the unlikely event of an incident or accident. However, there have been no improvements, regulations, or laws put in place to ensure the safety of our Nation’s youngest fliers. Although many leaders in the aviation safety industry have tried to change this, nobody has been successful. The dangers of lap children in commercial aviation will be analyzed, through historical research, reviewing key accidents, and investigating NTSB reports and a policy research construct will be used as a proposal for the development of advocacy for regulatory change.

  • POSTER PRESENTATION