NTSB 830 Requirements

Question 1

Definition of Accident (NTSB 830.2)

Answer 1

An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which

1) takes place between the time a person boards an aircraft with the intention of flight
2) and all such persons have disembarked,

and

1) any person suffers death or serious injury; or
2) aircraft receives substantial damage

Question 2

Definition of Serious Injury (NTSB 830.2)

Answer 2

Any injury which:

1) requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours commencing within 7 days from the date of the injury was received;
2) results in fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or noes);
3) causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage;
4) involves any internal organ; or
5) involves second- or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5 percent of the body surface

Question 3

Definition of Fatal Injury (NTSB 830.2)

Answer 3

Any injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident

Question 4

Definition of Incident (NTSB 830.2)

Answer 4

An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations

Question 5

Immediate Notifications (NTSB 830.5)

Answer 5

A CUTOFFS CAP

Accident causing death, serious injury substantial damage

Collision (in flight)

Unable to perform duties (in-flight injury/illness)

Turbine engine component failure (uncontained)

Overdue aircraft and believed accident

Flight control malfunction/failure

Fire (in-flight)

Substantial damage (main or tail rotor) requiring major repair/replacement

Complete loss of information system ( > 50% of available displays)

ACAS traffic resolution requiring deviation (IFR Flight Plan)

Property damage other than aircraft > $25,000

Question 6

Required Statements/Reports Timeline (NTSB 830.5)

Answer 6

AOI

Accident - 10 days

Overdue - 7 days

Incident - When requested

Question 7

Definition Substantial Damage

NTSB 830.2

Answer 7

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