FARs, AIM, NTSB, and ACs 1
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting (PA.III.A.K8)
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1. The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
Answer (C) is correct. (NTSB 830.15) The operator of an aircraft shall file a report on NTSB Form 6120.1 only when requested. A report is required within 10 days of an accident or after 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing.
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2. The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
Answer (B) is correct. (NTSB 830.15) The operator of an aircraft shall file a report on NTSB Form 6120.1 within 10 days after an accident, or after 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing. A report on an incident for which notification is required shall be filed only as required.
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3. May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody?
Answer (A) is correct. (NTSB 830.10) Prior to the time the Board or its authorized representative takes custody of aircraft wreckage, mail, or cargo, such wreckage, mail, or cargo may not be disturbed or moved except to the extent necessary to 1. Remove persons injured or trapped, 2. Protect the wreckage from further damage, or 3. Protect the public from injury.
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4. The NTSB must be notified immediately when there is
Answer (B) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) An in-flight fire is included in the list of serious incidents in NTSB 830.5 and must be reported to the NTSB immediately.
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5. On a post flight inspection of your aircraft after an aborted takeoff due to an elevator malfunction, you find that the elevator control cable has broken. According to NTSB 830, you
Answer (C) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) According to NTSB 830.5, immediate notification to the nearest NTSB office is required for certain serious incidents, such as when a flight control system malfunctions or fails.
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6. Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
Answer (B) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) The NTSB must be notified immediately and by the most expeditious means possible when an aircraft accident or any of various listed incidents occurs or when an aircraft is overdue and believed to have been in an accident. The following are considered incidents: 1. Flight control system malfunction or failure; 2. Inability of any required flight crewmember to perform normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness; 3. Damage to property, other than the aircraft, in excess of $25,000; 4. In-flight fire; or 5. Aircraft collision in flight.
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7. Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office?
Answer (C) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) The NTSB must be notified immediately and by the most expeditious means possible when an aircraft is overdue and is believed to have been involved in an accident.
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8. Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
Answer (C) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) The NTSB must be notified immediately and by the most expeditious means possible when an aircraft accident or any of various listed incidents occurs or when an aircraft is overdue and believed to have been in an accident. The following are considered incidents: 1. Flight control system malfunction or failure; 2. Inability of any required flight crewmember to perform normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness; 3. Damage to property, other than the aircraft, in excess of $25,000; 4. In-flight fire; or 5. Aircraft collision in flight.
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9. If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified
Answer (B) is correct. (NTSB 830.5) The NTSB must be notified immediately and by the most expeditious means possible when an aircraft accident or any of various listed incidents occurs or when an aircraft is overdue and is believed to have been in an accident.
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