Accident & Investigation Flashcards
Considered an accident if… (3things)
A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of being in the aircraft, direct contact with any part of the aircraft, exposure to jet blast
Aircraft sustains damage or structural failure which affects structural strength, performance of the aircraft or would normally require major repair to aircraft
The aircraft is missing or completely inaccessible
Structural damage not an accident in case of …
engine failure, damage limited to engine or propellers, damage to wing tips, antennas, tyres, brakes, fairings, small dents or punctures in skin
In incident is
An occurrence other than an accident that affects, or could affect, the safety of operation
A serious incident is…
one where an accident nearly occurred