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Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
NAICS 487990 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation (except on land and water). The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure.
Start the review with aviation liability.
For Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other, the saved research highlights aviation liability, hull loss, passenger medical and accidental death. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What type of aircraft or aerial conveyance is operated — balloon, helicopter, glider, tramway, or a combination?
- How many aircraft are in the fleet, and what are the agreed hull values?
- What are the pilot credentials, total logged hours, and currency for each aircraft type?
- What is the estimated annual passenger count and number of flight hours?
- Does the operation hold any FAA certificates, and have there been any enforcement actions or violations?
- Are operations seasonal, and what is the typical operating geography?
- For Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other, what should the underwriter know about prior aviation liability claims, faa enforcement actions, or pilot certificate suspensions?
- For Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other, what should the underwriter know about pilots without current commercial certificates or insufficient logged hours for the aircraft type operated?
Activities described by this code
- Aerial cable cars, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Glider excursions
- Aerial tramways, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Hot air balloon rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
Other activities to examine
- Providing recreational activities, such as hang gliding: 713990 — All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Providing scheduled or nonscheduled air transportation of passengers or specialty flying services: 481 — Air Transportation
Census classification reference
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Establishments in this class transport passengers on scenic or sightseeing excursions using aircraft or aerial conveyances — including hot air balloons, helicopters, gliders, aerial tramways, and cable cars — typically on a same-day, round-trip basis. Operations may include ticketing at a fixed departure point, pilot or operator staffing, and coordination of weather-dependent schedules.
Questions to investigate
- What type of aircraft or aerial conveyance is operated — balloon, helicopter, glider, tramway, or a combination?
- How many aircraft are in the fleet, and what are the agreed hull values?
- What are the pilot credentials, total logged hours, and currency for each aircraft type?
- What is the estimated annual passenger count and number of flight hours?
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