Part 12 - Accidents, Incidents, and Statistics

Question 1

Fatal Injury

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Serious Injury

Answer 2

Any injury which is sustained by a person in an accident and that
1) requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours commencing within 7 days from the date of the injury was received; or
2) results in fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or noes); or
3) involves lacerations which cause severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage; or
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; or
6) involves verified exposure to infectious substances or injurious radiation

Question 3

What is the timeline for NOTIFICATION of an ACCIDENT, fatality, serious injury, or missing aircraft

Answer 3

Without delay and by the quickest possible means

Question 4

What form is used to provide details of an ACCIDENT, fatality, serious injury, or missing aircraft

Answer 4

CA005

Question 5

What is the timeline for submitting a REPORT (CA005) following an ACCIDENT, fatality, or serious injury

Answer 5

Within 3 working days of the accident, fatality, serious injury

Question 6

What is the timeline for NOTIFICATION of an INCIDENT

Answer 6

As soon as practicable

Question 7

What form is required for providing details of an INCIDENT

Answer 7

CA005

Question 8

What is the timeline for submitting a REPORT (CA005) following an INCIDENT

Answer 8

Within 3 working days of the incident

Question 9

What is the timeline for completing the investigation of an INCIDENT

Answer 9

No Later Than 30 Days (CA005)

Question 10

How long must records be preserved following an accident or incident

Answer 10

For at least 30 Days

Question 11

After submitting a defect incident report how long must the defective product or component be retained

Answer 11

For at least 30 day after submitting the report unless otherwise notified by the Authority

Question 12

Name 8 Categories of INCIDENTS

Answer 12

• Airspace
• Defect
• Facility Malfunction
• Aircraft
• Security
• Promulgated Information
• Aerodrome
• Dangerous goods, bird or other

Question 13

What exemptions may be made regarding access to aircraft involved in an accident

Answer 13

1) Bodies and livestock maybe removed
2) May move aircraft or wreckage to protect the aircraft, mail, and cargo from further damage
3) Flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders and ELTs may be disconnected or deactivated
4) Prevent obstruction to public or air navigation

Question 14

What limits must be adhered to regarding movement of aircaft, wreckage, mail or cargo from an accident

Answer 14

1) Must move only as far as necessary
2) Items must be kept in distinct areas (associated with area of aircraft where items were removed)
3) Must document location of moved items to greatest extent possible