OPS 008 Aircarft Incidents

Question 1

Safety Critical

When attending an Aircraft incident primary concern beyond Immeadiate crew safety is what?

Answer 1

To ensure that sufficient resources are being mobilised to deal with the incident.

Question 2

Safety Critical

The OIC must ensure that an informative/assistance message is sent with the following information:-

Answer 2

• Location - with best approach.
• Number of passengers and crew (A380 can carry 600).
• Fuel Loads (larger amount on take off).
• Hazardous Cargo - details and quantities.
• Wind direction (positioning of RVP).
• Aircraft type- (civilian, cargo, military etc).

Question 3

Safety Critical

What action should be taken if the aircraft is involved in fire?

Answer 3

• Fire should be extinguished asap to save life and minimise injury.
• Remaining post fires should be dealt with, to preserve evidence.
• The wreckage should be disturbed as little as possible.
• Use of foam may hide important evidence.
• Foam should only be used if a real significant fire hazard exists.

Question 4

Safety Critical

When attending incidents involving Helicopters what should be taken into consideration?

Answer 4

• Main Rotor
• Tail Rotor
• Fuel and fuel tanks
• Electrical systems
• Water actuated devices
• ADELT (Automatic Deployed Electronic Locating Transmitter)
• Inflatable buoyancy aids

Question 5

Safety Critical

When attending incidents involving Military Aircraft what should be taken into consideration?

Answer 5

• Weapons
• Pyrotechnics
• Defence Suites
• Radar radiation hazard
• Infra- red and laser emissions
• Aircraft assisted escape systems

Question 6

Safety Critical

When attending incidents involving Military Aircraft, emergency access (using MDC) to the cockpit should be done by the following procedure:-

Answer 6

• approach in full view of aircrew.
• Aircrew may operate MDC (miniature detonating cord) - if indicated face away 3m forward of cockpit, or crouch lower than sill.
• If FRS personnel to operate MDC maintain 3m safety cordon.
• Remove cable from storage.
• Move to safety with visors down
• the cable can be extended by line if necessary.

The canopy can be cut using power saw or disc cutter in extreme circumstances

DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT

Question 7

Safety Critical

When attending incidents involving Military Aircraft, Rescue of Aircrew: Ejector Seat should be done by the following procedure:-

Answer 7

• Operate safe seat lever or sear pins.
• Remove oxygen mask - do not remove helmet.
• Disconnect personal equipment connector.
• Disconnect survival pack.
• Disconnect arm/leg restraints.
• Release main harness

Beware of possible spinal injury, await medical assistance.