CAM Emergency Response and Security 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which entity has statutory authority to lead the investigation of a civil aircraft accident in the United States?
- The National Transportation Safety Board (Correct answer)
- The Federal Aviation Administration
- The operator's insurance underwriter
- The local county sheriff's office
Correct answer: The National Transportation Safety Board
The NTSB is the independent federal agency charged with investigating civil aviation accidents; the FAA participates as a party.
Question 2: After a reportable accident, wreckage may be moved before NTSB release ONLY to:
- Protect the public, remove victims, or prevent further damage (Correct answer)
- Speed up the return of the airport to normal operations
- Allow the operator's mechanics to begin repairs
- Let the insurance adjuster photograph parts privately
Correct answer: Protect the public, remove victims, or prevent further damage
Part 830 permits disturbing wreckage only to rescue victims, protect the public, or prevent further loss before NTSB authorization.
Question 3: A key element of a flight department's security risk assessment for international trips is:
- Evaluating destination-specific threats using current intelligence sources (Correct answer)
- Applying the same security posture to every country visited
- Relying solely on the handler's verbal assurance of safety
- Booking the least expensive FBO to reduce exposure time
Correct answer: Evaluating destination-specific threats using current intelligence sources
Effective trip security requires destination-specific threat evaluation from current, reputable intelligence sources rather than a one-size-fits-all posture.
Question 4: Which practice best protects a parked business aircraft from tampering at an unfamiliar airport?
- Using tamper-evident seals, securing doors, and arranging vetted ramp surveillance (Correct answer)
- Leaving the aircraft unlocked so authorities can inspect it quickly
- Parking as close to the perimeter fence as possible
- Posting the tail number and itinerary on social media for transparency
Correct answer: Using tamper-evident seals, securing doors, and arranging vetted ramp surveillance
Physical security layers such as seals, locked doors, and monitored parking are the standard defense against aircraft tampering.
Question 5: In crisis communications following an accident, the flight department spokesperson should:
- Release only confirmed facts and avoid speculation about cause (Correct answer)
- Speculate on probable cause to satisfy media demand
- Blame the crew early to protect the company brand
- Refuse all communication until the final NTSB report
Correct answer: Release only confirmed facts and avoid speculation about cause
Crisis communication best practice is to share confirmed facts with empathy and never speculate on cause, which the NTSB determines.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) in emergency response?
- Transmitting a distress signal to aid search and rescue in locating the aircraft (Correct answer)
- Recording cockpit audio for investigators
- Alerting the company's dispatch office of schedule delays
- Broadcasting the aircraft's maintenance status to the FBO
Correct answer: Transmitting a distress signal to aid search and rescue in locating the aircraft
The ELT transmits on distress frequencies (406 MHz) so search and rescue can quickly locate a downed aircraft.
Question 7: Which document should crew members carry procedures from to guide their immediate actions if the aircraft is hijacked?
- The company security program's hijack/unlawful interference protocol (Correct answer)
- The aircraft's weight and balance manual
- The minimum equipment list
- The FBO's fuel discount agreement
Correct answer: The company security program's hijack/unlawful interference protocol
Response to unlawful interference is governed by the operator's security program protocols, including transponder codes and communication guidance.
CAM Emergency Response and Security 3
Which entity has statutory authority to lead the investigation of a civil aircraft accident in the United States?