ASI Accident and Incident Investigation 2

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 830, which party has primary responsibility for notifying the NTSB immediately after an aircraft accident?

Accepted Answer

The operator or pilot-in-command

Answer

The FAA regional office

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The airport authority

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The aircraft manufacturer

Question 2

What is the NTSB's definition of a 'serious injury' in the context of aviation accidents?

Accepted Answer

An injury as defined in 49 CFR 830.2, including fractures, hemorrhage, nerve damage, or internal organ damage

Answer

Any injury requiring hospital admission

Answer

Any injury requiring more than 48 hours of medical care

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Any injury resulting in permanent disability

Question 3

During an accident investigation, an ASI discovers a maintenance record discrepancy. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Document the discrepancy and preserve all records as evidence

Answer

Correct the record immediately to prevent further confusion

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Notify the aircraft owner to correct the record

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Ignore records if they are not directly related to the accident cause

Question 4

What does the term 'probable cause' mean in the context of an NTSB accident investigation report?

Accepted Answer

The NTSB's determination of the factor(s) that, if corrected, would most likely have prevented the accident

Answer

A criminal finding of negligence against the pilot

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A preliminary finding issued within 30 days

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The FAA's official finding of regulatory violation

Question 5

An ASI is investigating a runway incursion incident at a towered airport. Which record source would BEST document ATC communications during the event?

Accepted Answer

ATC voice recordings and radar track data from the facility

Answer

Airport operations log

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ASDE-X radar data only

Answer

ATIS broadcast recordings

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Aviation Safety Hotline (ASIAS) data in accident investigations?

Accepted Answer

To correlate voluntary safety reports with accident patterns to identify systemic risks

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To identify pilots who should have their certificates revoked

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To verify pilot training records

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To provide real-time notification of accidents to the NTSB

Question 7

Under what circumstance may the NTSB delegate the investigation of an aircraft accident to the FAA?

Accepted Answer

When the NTSB determines the accident does not warrant full Board investigation, typically for less complex accidents

Answer

Whenever the accident involves only minor injuries

Answer

When the aircraft was operating under Part 91 only

Answer

When the accident occurs outside U.S. airspace