Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 13

May 6, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Draft Report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 08, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 12

May 1, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Draft Report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 01, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 11

April 23, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Chapters

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 25, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 10

April 17, 2025

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 16, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 9

April 16, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 16, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 8

April 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 15, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 7

April 14, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 14, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 6

April 9, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 09, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 5

April 7, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Draft Report Material

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Chapters

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 07, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 4

February 26, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Additional Questions for FAA
3. Draft Report Outline and Draft Material
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Outline and Draft Material

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 26, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 3

January 29, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

During this online meeting, the committee will conduct additional information gathering from the sponsor and outside experts.

Please contact Mark Hutchins if you would like to attend this online meeting.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Open Session

(All times shown are in EST)

11:00am Welcoming Remarks, Review of Agenda, and Committee Introductions
Nancy Currie-Gregg, Committee Chair

11:05am Discussion with FAA

12:00pm End of Open Session

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Additional Questions for FAA
3. Draft Report Outline
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Outline

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 04, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 2

January 17, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Additional Questions for FAA
3. Potential Briefings from Outside Experts
4. Draft Report Outline
5. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• Draft Report Outline

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 17, 2025

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Peer Review of Federal Aviation Administration Research on the Effect of Passenger Seat Pitch and Width on Aircraft Cabin Evacuation Efficiency - Meeting 1

December 16 - 17, 2024

Past

About

A National Academies committee will conduct a peer review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress I: Assessment of Anthropometrics, Seat Pitch, and Seat Width on Egress” to determine the effect of passenger seat pitch and width on the egress time of cabin occupants during an emergency evacuation of a commercial airplane.

If you would like to attend this virtual meeting, please contact Mark Hutchins (mhutchins@nas.edu)

Monday, December 16, 2024

Open Session

11:30am (EST) Welcoming Remarks, Review of Agenda, and Committee Introductions
Nancy Currie-Gregg, Committee Chair

11:35am FAA Sponsor Briefing

Overview of Study, Statement of Task, Expectations for the Study

Joseph A. Pellettiere, Chief Scientific & Technical Advisor for Crash Dynamics

12:00pm FAA Presentation About Report

David B. Weed, Team Coordinator of the Cabin Safety Research Team

1:00pm End of Open Session / Break

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Open Session

11:00am (EST) Welcoming Remarks
Nancy Currie-Gregg, Committee Chair

11:05am Continued Discussion About Statement of Task and FAA Report

David Weed, Team Coordinator of the Cabin Safety Research Team

12:15pm End of Open Session / Break

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nancy J. Currie-Gregg (chair)
Bruce Bradtmiller
Rory A. Cooper
Barbara M. Dunn
Edwin Galea
Rush F. Green

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. NRC policies and procedures
2. Committee's statement of task
3. Potential sources of bias and conflicts of interest
4. Information needed for committee's first open session meeting
5. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering sessions
6. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

• Meeting Agenda
• Statement of Task
• FAA Report: “Effects of Airplane Cabin Interiors on Egress"
• ARC Report to Congress FAA-2022-1001-3721

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 20, 2024

Contact

Mark Hutchins

mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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