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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Paul B. JonesSafety Program Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Post Aircraft Accident Response
Large Air Carrier 28Commuter 5Air Taxi 60GA 1,377Rotorcraft 147
*Administrator’s Fact Book thru Oct 2001 by Type
2001 Accident Trends*
In the year 2000 of the 2195 Accidents in the US, there were 777 fatalities.592 in General Aviation Aircraft92 on Air Carriers71 on Air Taxi’s5 on Commuter Aircraft17 were Foreign/Unregistered
*Administrator’s Fact Book thru Oct 2001
Accident Trends*
IntroductionCommercial airlines in the U.S. are the
safest and most efficient form of transportation.
Only 15 % of airline accidents involve fatalities.
Even in these accidents the majority of the passengers survive the accident.
Introduction80 % of the fatalities in a survivable
accident occur after the airplane has come to a stop, during the evacuation.
On average, there is less than 2 minutes to evacuate an aircraft after an accident.
An Air Traveler’s GuideWhere is the safest place to sit on the
airplane?
Public LawUSC Title 14, 18 & 49
Notification and ReportingRoles and Responsibilities
So what are we gonna talk about?
Accident:Accident: An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Definition of Accident*
*Paraphrased USC 49 CRF Part 830 Section 830.2
Serious InjurySerious Injury--Hospitalization for more than 48 hours
within 7 days of the accident.Fracture of any bones.Severe hemorrhaging. Internal organ injury.Second or third degree burns.
Definition of Serious Injury*
* Paraphrased USC 49 CRF Part 830 Section 830.2
Substantial DamageSubstantial Damage--Damage or failure adversely affecting
structural strength, performance or flight characteristics.
Requires major repair or replacement of affected components of the aircraft.
Definition of Substantial Damage*
* Paraphrased USC 49 CRF Part 830 Section 830.2
Public Law
Who has Authority to enter the scene?
Federal Aviation Administration Investigators who present appropriate identification.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents who present appropriate identification.
NTSB Investigators who present appropriate identification. State and Local Police & Fire Department’s with assigned
responsibilities. Emergency Rescue, Medical Personnel and the Examiner/
Coroner, until duties exhausted. Invited Persons (by the IIC).
Public Law Public Law 104-6 Title 49 USC Chapter 11 Sec. 1134 Sub Sec (b)(2)
states: Who is in charge once on scene, the NTSB? FAA?
Any civil aircraft and parts thereof, also property on board, involved in an accident shall be preserved IAW the regulations prescribed by the FAA and NTSB.
Refusal of Access Public Law 104-6 Title 49 USC Sec. 46301, the FAA Act of 1958
Appendix 1471 Sec. 901 states: Any person who refuses to grant access to the aircraft
after proper demand by the FAA will be subject to civil and criminal penalties up to $5000.00, and/or one year imprisonment or both.
Interference in a Federal Investigation
Title 18 USC Sec.1001 Title 49 USC Sec. 115 states:
A person that knowingly and without authority removes, conceals, or withholds a part or property of a civil aircraft involved in an accident, shall be fined under Title 18.
Other Responsibilities
Where does the alarm most likely come from?
FAACivil Air PatrolAirport ManagerPatrol VehicleLocal Residents -911
Who do I call?FAA Regional Operations Center -24/7FAA Flight ServiceFAA Flight StandardsNTSBState, County and Municipal
Police DepartmentFire Department
The Operator of any civil aircraft or any public aircraft:Shall immediately, and by the most
expeditious means available, notify the nearest NTSB field office.
Pilot Responsibilities
USC 49 CRF Part 830 Section 830.2
Title 49 USC 61.3(K)(1)
Pilots must present their Pilot Certificate
and Medical Authorization to any
authorized FAA, or NTSB Official,
Federal, State, or Local Law
Enforcement Officer upon request.
Title 49 USC 61.51(i)(1) Pilot must present log book or any other record for
inspection to any authorized FAA, or NTSB Official, Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Officer upon request. Pilot Logbook Aircraft Logbooks Flight Plans
FAA Responsibilities Airworthiness of the Aircraft Airmen Competency Airmen Medical Regulation change needed FAA Facilities (ATC/NAV AIDS) Non FAA Facilities (ATC/NAV AIDS) Airport Certification Security Violation of USC
How you can help!Begins with you, if you are the first
on the scene.Do NOT move the aircraft without
the approval of the IIC.Map the scene and protect.Treat the accident site as a crime
scene.
Investigation Phase
Gather as much information and data about the accident site as soon as possible.
Gather aircraft and pilot logbooks if possible.
Gather witness statements, names, addresses and phone numbers.
Safe Guard Information
Do not volunteer information to the media or persons that are not in “Authorized Official Capacity”.
Refer Media inquiries to FAA Public Affairs.
Sequence of Events
RescueAdviseGuard
In Conclusion
Sequence of Events
Rescue efforts are first and foremost.Limit access to Rescue and LEO’s
until the FAA or NTSB Investigator In-Charge (IIC) arrives.
The main goal at this point is to prevent improper handling of wreckage by limiting accessibility.
Accident Site GuidanceTurn off the master switch.Locate and disconnect the battery.Locate and deactivate the ELT.Protect yourself. Beware of Bio Hazard
Pathogens.Standby with fire suppression equipment.Report these changes and any switch position
changes, throttle settings, and observed fuel quantity to the IIC.
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