Aviation Safety

Question 1

When are aircraft commanders required to immediately notify CO AND DOSS AND OPSO

Answer 1

1. Death or injury of aircrew or transported personnel
2. Death or injury of maintenance or ground personnel
3. Any aircraft damage
4. Any aircraft emergency or malfunction
5. Damage of transported cargo or property
6. Any other incidents with potential for command or media interest

Question 2

When are some times when flash report is required

Answer 2

Precautionary landing
Engine shutdown in flight
Damage to aircraft in ground
Declared emergency

Question 3

What are two required actions upon notification of potential mishap

Answer 3

1. Immediately notify CO AND DOSS AND OPSO

2. Execute mishap plan found in mishap binder in ready room

Question 4

After precautionary or emergency landing when the problem can’t be corrected who can authorize further flight

Answer 4

Only CO. This can’t be delegated

Question 5

When is a serious incident report required

Answer 5

Operations event/incident report (OPREP 3) is required for any event of potential national or international significance such as :
Serious aircraft mishaps
Near mid air collisions
TFOA

Question 6

What is timeline for OPREP 3

Answer 6

Voice report to Marine Corps operations center (MCOC) within 30 min and initial AMHS message within 6 hours