State of Emergency

Question 1

Who does ATC contact after receiving an emergency? How soon should ATC contact them?

Answer 1

Rescue Co-ordination Centre

Question 2

What are the 3 phases when receiving an emergency? Explain them

Answer 2

• Uncertain Phase (INCERFA)- uncertainty exists to the safety of the aircraft or passengers e.g. no communication after 30 mins, or failure to arrive within 30 mins of ETA
• Alert Phase (ALERFA)- apprehension exists to the safety of the aircraft or passenger e.g. failure to land after 5 mins
• Distress Phase (DETRESFA)- certainty that passengers or aircraft are in imminent danger

Question 3

What are the 3 phases when receiving an emergency? Explain them

Answer 3

Uncertainty Phase (INCERFA): No communication from the aircraft

Alert Phase (ALERFA): Aircraft is experiencing operational difficulties

Distress Phase (DETRESFA): Serious danger requiring immediate assistance