NTSB AMENDS ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING REGULATIONS
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a final rule amending its notification and reporting requirements regarding aircraft accidents or incidents. Why It’s Important
The final rule affects virtually all civil and public aircraft. The new regulations require operators to report certain incidents and also amend existing regulations to provide clarity and ensure that the appropriate means for notifying the NTSB of a reportable incident is listed correctly. Major Provisions
The final rule requires the operators of any civil aircraft, or any public aircraft not operated by the Armed Forces or an intelligence agency of the United States, or any foreign aircraft to notify the nearest NTSB office immediately when an aircraft accident or any of the serious incidents listed in the final rule occur.
The NTSB final rule amends 49 CFR Part 830 and includes the following specific incidents to be reported immediately by the most expeditious means available.
NATA strongly encourages all aircraft operators to review the final rule and be prepared to comply by the effective date.
Status The NTSB’s announcement appeared in the Federal Register on January 7, 2010. The notice is effective March 8, 2010.
Click here to view the NTSB Final Rule.
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