Accident and Incident Investigation Flashcards
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What is the primary distinction between an 'accident' and an 'incident' under 49 CFR 830.2?
Answer: Accidents result in death, serious injury, or substantial damage; incidents are occurrences other than accidents that affect safety
49 CFR 830.2 defines an accident by its outcome (death, serious injury, or substantial damage), while an incident is any other occurrence associated with aircraft operation that affects safety.
A Part 121 air carrier's Safety Management System identifies a recurring navigation error pattern before any accident occurs. This proactive identification is an example of:
Answer: Proactive safety management through hazard identification and risk assessment
Identifying safety trends before they result in accidents is the hallmark of proactive SMS — using data to find and mitigate risks before harm occurs.
Which of the following best describes the role of the NTSB's Most Wanted List in the context of accident investigation?
Answer: A prioritized list of safety improvements that investigations have repeatedly identified as unimplemented
The NTSB Most Wanted List highlights safety improvements that investigations have shown are needed but have not yet been implemented by the FAA, industry, or government.
When an ASI is documenting a propeller strike event that did not result in injury or substantial airframe damage, the event should be reported as:
Answer: An accident under 49 CFR 830.2 due to substantial damage to the engine/propeller assembly
A propeller strike typically causes internal engine damage that constitutes 'substantial damage' under 49 CFR 830.2, making it a reportable accident even without visible airframe damage or injury.
What is the function of the Aviation Safety Inspector's use of PTRS (Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem) after completing an accident-related surveillance activity?
Answer: To document the activity, findings, and any enforcement actions for FAA oversight tracking
PTRS is the FAA's system for recording inspector surveillance activities, findings, and enforcement actions, creating an auditable record of oversight activities.
An accident investigation reveals that a mechanic used an unapproved substitute part. Under the FAA enforcement framework, which violation is most directly applicable?
Answer: 14 CFR 43.13 — failure to use acceptable methods, techniques, and practices
14 CFR 43.13 requires mechanics to use methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the FAA Administrator, including approved parts — use of an unapproved substitute directly violates this standard.
In applying the 'Five M' model (Man, Machine, Medium, Mission, Management) to accident investigation, which 'M' would encompass inadequate crew resource management (CRM) training?
Answer: Management
CRM training is an organizational responsibility — inadequate CRM training reflects a management failure in providing appropriate crew preparation and oversight systems.