4.10: NTSB Part 830 -- Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records Flashcards
If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified
immediately.
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
An in-flight fire.
Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office?
An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident.
Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
Flight control system malfunction or failure.
On a post flight inspection of your aircraft after an aborted takeoff due to an elevator malfunction, you find that the elevator control cable has broken. According to NTSB 830, you
must immediately notify the nearest NTSB office.
The NTSB must be notified immediately when there is
an in-flight fire.
May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody?
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage.
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
10
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
when requested.
