ASI Accident and Incident Investigation 3

Question 1

Which NTSB regulation requires operators to preserve aircraft wreckage, cargo, and records after an accident?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR 830.10

Answer

49 CFR 830.10 prohibits disturbing or moving wreckage, mail, cargo, or records after an accident except to remove persons injured or trapped, protect the wreckage from fire, or protect the public from injury.

Question 2

A Flight Data Recorder (FDR) is recovered from an accident site. Who has primary authority over its readout and analysis?

Accepted Answer

The NTSB

Answer

The NTSB has primary authority over FDR readout and analysis as part of its accident investigation mandate under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 11.

Question 3

What is a 'go-team' in the context of NTSB accident investigations?

Accepted Answer

A rapid-response NTSB team deployed to major accident sites within hours

Answer

The NTSB Go-Team is a rapid-deployment team of investigators and specialists that deploys to the scene of major accidents, typically within hours of notification.

Question 4

In a fatal Part 121 accident investigation, the ASI is asked to assist the NTSB. In this role, the ASI functions as:

Accepted Answer

A party to the investigation under NTSB direction, not an independent FAA investigator

Answer

When the NTSB leads an investigation, the FAA participates as a designated party and must coordinate all investigative activities through the NTSB IIC (Investigator-in-Charge).

Question 5

Which tool does the FAA use to track safety trends identified from accident and incident investigations?

Accepted Answer

SPAS (Safety Performance Analysis System)

Answer

SPAS aggregates safety data from multiple sources including accident/incident investigations to identify trends and target FAA safety oversight resources.

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ASI Accident and Incident Investigation 3