U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

Paul B. Jones Safety Program Manager Federal Aviation Administration Post Aircraft Accident Response

(Large Air Carrier28 (Commuter5 (Air Taxi60 (GA1,377 (Rotorcraft147 *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 in General Aviation Aircraft 492 on Air Carriers 471 on Air Taxi’s 45 on Commuter Aircraft 417 were Foreign/Unregistered (*Administrator’s Fact Book thru Oct 2001 Accident Trends*

Introduction (Commercial 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.

Introduction (80 % 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 Guide (Where is the safest place to sit on the airplane?

(Public Law 4USC Title 14, 18 & 49 (Notification and Reporting (Roles 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 Injury- 4Hospitalization for more than 48 hours within 7 days of the accident. 4Fracture of any bones. 4Severe hemorrhaging. 4Internal organ injury. 4Second or third degree burns. Definition of Serious Injury* * Paraphrased USC 49 CRF Part 830 Section 830.2

(Substantial Damage- 4Damage or failure adversely affecting structural strength, performance or flight characteristics. 4Requires 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 (Title 49 USC Chapter 11 Sec Sub Sec (b)(2) states: 4Who 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 (Title 49 USC Sec , the FAA Act of 1958 Appendix 1471 Sec. 901 states: 4Any 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 $ , and/or one year imprisonment or both.

Interference in a Federal Investigation (Title 18 USC Sec.1001 (Title 49 USC Sec. 115 states: 4A 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? (FAA (Civil Air Patrol (Airport Manager (Patrol Vehicle (Local Residents -911

Who do I call? (FAA Regional Operations Center -24/7 (FAA Flight Service (FAA Flight Standards (NTSB (State, County and Municipal 4Police Department 4Fire Department

(The Operator of any civil aircraft or any public aircraft: 4Shall 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. 4Pilot Logbook 4Aircraft Logbooks 4Flight 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 (Rescue (Advise (Guard

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 Guidance (Turn 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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