NTSB

Question 1

When is immediate notification to the NTSB required?

Answer 1

serious incidents.

a. flight control system malfunction
b. crewmember unable to perform normal duties
c. inflight fire
d. collision inflight
e. property damage (other than aircraft) estimated to exceed $25k
f. overdue aircraft believed to be in an accident
g. release of all or a portion of a prop blade from an aircraft
h. complete loss of info from more than 50% of an aircrafts EFIS cockpit displays

Question 2

Define aircraft incident

Answer 2

AN occurence other than an accident which affects or could affect the safety of it.

Question 3

Define accident

Answer 3

an occurence that takes place between the time any person boards with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which anyone dies or is seriously injured, or the aircraft is substantially damaged

Question 4

Define a serious injury

Answer 4

a. requires hospitalization for more than 48 hour, commencing within 7 days from the date of injury
b. fracture of any bone except simple finger toe or nose fracture
c. causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage
d. involves any internal organ
e. involves second or thrid degree burns more than 5% of the body’s surface

Question 5

Define substantial damage

Answer 5

damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics - and would normally require major repair or replacement.

Question 6

Where do you file a report?

Answer 6

to the filed office of the NTSB nearest the accident or incident site.

Question 7

How soon must a report be filed?

Answer 7

a. within 10 days after an accident

b. when after 7 days an overdue aircraft is still missing