National Transportation Safety Board Flashcards
When is immediate notification to the NTSB required?
The operator of an aircraft shall immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest NTSB field office when an aircraft accident or any of the following listed incidents occur:
a. Flight control system malfunction
b. Crewmember unable to perform normal duties
c. Turbine engine failure of structural components
d. In-flight fire
e. Aircraft collision in-flight
f. Property damage, other than aircraft, estimated to exceed $25,000
g. Overdue aircraft (believed to be in an accident)
After an accident or incident has occurred, how soon must a report be filed with the NTSB?
The operator shall file a report with the NTSB
a. Within 10 days after an accident;
b. When, after 7 days, an overdue aircraft is still missing.
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.
Define aircraft accident.
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.
Define aircraft incident.
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.
Define the term serious injury.
A. Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received;
b. Results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose);
c. Causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle or tendon damage;
d. Involves any internal organ; or e. Involves second- or third-degree burns affecting more than 5% of the body surface.
