NTSB 830

Question 1

Aircraft Accident

Answer 1

occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and every one disembarks and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or the aircraft recieves substantial damage

Question 2

Fatal injury

Answer 2

Injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident

Question 3

Incident

Answer 3

Occurrence other than an accident which affects or could affect the safety of operations

Question 4

Serious injury

Answer 4

Hospitalization for more than 48 hrs within 7 days
Fracture of any bone, except fingers, toes or nose
Severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle or tendon damage
Involves any internal organ
Second-or Third-degree burns, or any burn affecting more than 5% of the body

Question 5

Substantial damage

Answer 5

Damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component

Question 6

Immediate notification is required when?

Answer 6

Flight control system malfunction or failure
Inability of any required crew member to perform normal flight duties
In-flight fire
Aircraft collision in flight
Damage to property in excess of $25,000
Release of all or portion of a propeller blade, not caused by ground contact
Loss of more than 50% of electronic flight display
Aircraft overdue and believed to be involved in an accident
830.5

Question 7

Property damage in excess of what amount requires immediate notification?

Answer 7

$25,000

830.5(a)(6)

Question 8

If I have a prop strike on the ground and loose part of the prop does that require immediate notification?

Answer 8

No

830.5(a)(8)

Question 9

A report on an incident that does not require immediate notification is required to be filed within how many days?

Answer 9

10 Days upon request

830.15(a)

Question 10

A report on an incident that does not require immediate notification, where the aircraft is still missing is required to be filed within how many days?

Answer 10

7 days

830.15(a)

Question 11

Under what conditions can aircraft wreckage be moved?

Answer 11

To remove persons injured or trapped
To protect the wreckage from further damage
To protect the public from injury
830.10(b)

Question 12

Fatal injury

Answer 12

Death within 30 days of the accident

Question 13

What is not considered Substantial Damage under Part 830

Answer 13

Engine failure
Bent fairings or cowls
Dented skin
Small punctured holes in skin/fabric
Ground damage to props
Damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips