Aircraft Incidents

Question 1

Which gate should you report to for an aircraft incident at Canberra Airport?

Answer 1

Gate 5

Question 2

After arriving at Gate 5 what is the procedure?

Answer 2

• Transmit arrival message
• Report to the Airport Safety Officer
• Await escort by an Airport Safety Officer
• Flashing lights are to be turned off whilst on the tarmac
• Upon arrival at the incident liaise and remain with the ARFF’s incident controller
• ACTFR provides support role.
• ARFF are the combat agency

Question 3

The MOA acknowledges that ARFF must give priority to operations which are conducted:

Answer 3

• at the Aerodrome

- within 1000 metres of any boundary of the Aerodrome

Question 4

What are two things to consider when arriving at an aircraft incident?

Answer 4

• Be careful when approaching the wreckage by vehicle especially when approaching along crash path as casualties might Be among the debris
• Approach the site from upwind to avoid inhalation of burning material

Question 5

Which agency is in charge for aircraft incidents outside the aerodrome?

Answer 5

AFP

Question 6

Which extinguishing medium should be used at an aircraft incident and why?

Answer 6

Class B FoamBecause aircraft are basically “flying fuel tankers”. Foam best extinguishing medium for combustible liquid fires

Question 7

What is the minimum exclusion zone for military aircraft incidents?

Answer 7

500m

Question 8

What hazards need to be considered for military aircraft both if involved or not involved in fire?

Answer 8

• Involved: Loaded Explosive Ordnance

- Not involved: ejection seat rocket motors, fire bottle squibs, canopy ejection lines and fuel tank ejection carts

Question 9

What are some dangerous/hazardous materials present?

Answer 9

• Radioactive materials
• Composite Fibres
• Magnesium
• Beryllium
• Fluroelastomer (Viton)

Question 10

What are some hazards with Agricultural plane incidents?

Answer 10

• Downed power lines

- Agricultural Chemicals

Question 11

What can be a danger with some civil aircraft types?

Answer 11

• Rocket-deployed emergency recovery parachute system
• Dangers are present if the parachute hasn’t deployed before the crash.
• The parachute’s rocket will accelerate well over 160kph following activation
• Rocket ignition temperatures are in excess of 260 Degrees Celsius