Incident Reporting

Question 1

What is a serious injury defined by the FAR/AIM

Answer 1

Any injury which required hospitalization for more than 48 hours within 7 days of the accident

Fractured bone

Severe hemorrhaging

Nerve/muscle/tendon damage

Damage involving internal organs

Damage involves 2nd/3rd degree burns affecting more than 5% of the body

Question 2

What requires immediate notification to the NTSB

Answer 2

Flight control system/malfunction

Inability of any required flight crew member to perform normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness

Failure of any internal turbine engine components that result in the escape of debris

In flight fire

Aircraft collision in flight

Damage to property in excess of $25,000

Question 3

What are the rules surrounding preservation of the wreckage

Answer 3

Pilot involved in an accident is responsible for preserving the wreckage

May only be moved if…
Someone is trapped inside/injured
To protect wreckage from further damage
Protect the public from injury