NTSB 830 - Accident and Incident
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What is an Aircraft Accident - Any event occurring between loading and unloading.
Intent of flight.
Any person suffers death or serious injury or aircraft
substantial damage.
Define substantial damage - Damage that influences strength, performance or flight
characteristics of an aircraft.
What does NOT constitute severe damage - Single engine failure, bent fairings/cowlings, small
punctured holes in skin, prop strikes, damage to landing gear and associated equipment
For the purpose of accident definition, what constitutes serious injury - Injuries requireing
hospitalization for more than 48 hours within 7days of accident.
Fractures (other than simple fractures of fingers, toes or nose).
Severe hemorrhaging, nerve, muscle or tendon damage.
involving any internal organ.
2nd or 3rd degree burns
What requires immediate notification? - 1. Helicopter MR or TR damage.
2. Fire in flight.
3. Accidents.
4. Collision in flight.
