*5G XC Planning - NTSB

Question 0

1. When is immediate notification to the NTSB required?

NTSB Part 830.5

Answer 0

The operator of an aircraft shall immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest NTSB office when an aircraft accident or any of the following listed serious incidents occur:
a. Flight control system malfunction
b. Crewmember unable to perform normal duties
c. Inflight fire
d. Aircraft collision inflight
e. Property damage, other than aircraft, estimated to exceed $25,000
f. Overdue aircraft (believed to be in accident)
g. Release of all or a portion of a propeller blade from an aircraft
h. Complete loss of information (excluding flickering), from more than 50 percent of an aircraft’s EFIS cockpit displays.
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Question 1

2. Define “aircraft incident.”

NTSB Part 830.2

Answer 1

An aircraft incident means an occurrence other than an accident associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations.

Question 2

3. Define “aircraft accident.”

NTSB Part 830.2

Answer 2

An aircraft accident means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.

Question 3

4. Define “serious injury.”

NTSB Part 830.2

Answer 3

a. hospitalization for > 48 hours, within 7 days from the date the injury
b. fractured bones (except simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose)
c. severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle or tendon damage
d. Involves any internal organ
e. 2-3 degree burns on > 5% of the body

Question 4

5. Define “substantial damage.”

NTSB Part 830.2

Answer 4

damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component.
Does not include (for this part):
Engine failure or damage limited to an engine if only one engine fails or is damaged;
bent fairings or cowling;
dented skin;
small punctured holes in the skin or fabric;
ground damage to rotor or propeller blades;
damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wing tips

Question 5

6. Do you always need to notify the NTSB of an “accident”?
   even if there were no injuries?
   (NTSB Part 830)

Answer 5

Required if the accident involves substantial damage and/or injuries.

Question 6

7. Where are accident or incident reports filed?

NTSB Part 830

Answer 6

NTSB field office Nearest the accident or incident.

Question 7

8. how soon must a report be filed with the NTSB?

NTSB Part 830

Answer 7

file a report on NTSB Form 6120.1/2
a. Within 10 days after an accident;
b. When, after 7 days, an overdue aircraft is still missing.
Note: A report on an “Incident” for which notification is required as described shall be filed only as requested by an authorized representative of the NTSB.

Question 8

9. Can the FAA use reports submitted to NASA for enforcement purposes?
   (14 CFR 91.25; AC 00-46)

Answer 8

The FAA will not use reports submitted to NASA under the Aviation Safety Reporting Program (or information derived therefrom) in any enforcement action except information concerning accidents or criminal offenses which are wholly excluded from the program. By submitting a report within 10 days following an incident, the pilot is not protected from the FAA finding a violation of regulation, but may be providing himself some immunity from a civil penalty or possible suspension of certificate.