§ 830.1 Applicability.
This part contains rules pertaining to:
(a) Initial notification and later reporting of aircraft incidents and accidents and certain other occurrences in the operation of aircraft, wherever they occur, when they involve civil aircraft of the United States; when they involve certain public aircraft, as specified in this part, wherever they occur; and when they involve foreign civil aircraft where the events occur in the United States, its territories, or its possessions.
(b) Preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records involving all civil and certain public aircraft accidents, as specified in this part, in the United States and its territories or possessions.
[60 FR 40112, Aug. 7, 1995]
§ 830.2 Definitions.
As used in this part the following words or phrases are defined as follows:
See Also
49 CFR Part 830 -- Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and RecordsNotification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and RecordsNotification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and RecordsAircraft accident means 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. For purposes of this part, the definition of “aircraft accident” includes “unmanned aircraft accident,” as defined herein.
Civil aircraft means any aircraft other than a public aircraft.
Fatal injury means any injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident.
Incident means an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations.
Operator means any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft.
Public aircraft means an aircraft used only for the United States Government, or an aircraft owned and operated (except for commercial purposes) or exclusively leased for at least 90 continuous days by a government other than the United States Government, including a State, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a political subdivision of that government. “Public aircraft” does not include a government-owned aircraft transporting property for commercial purposes and does not include a government-owned aircraft transporting passengers other than: transporting (for other than commercial purposes) crewmembers or other persons aboard the aircraft whose presence is required to perform, or is associated with the performance of, a governmental function such as firefighting, search and rescue, law enforcement, aeronautical research, or biological or geological resource management; or transporting (for other than commercial purposes) persons aboard the aircraft if the aircraft is operated by the Armed Forces or an intelligence agency of the United States. Notwithstanding any limitation relating to use of the aircraft for commercial purposes, an aircraft shall be considered to be a public aircraft without regard to whether it is operated by a unit of government on behalf of another unit of government pursuant to a cost reimbursem*nt agreement, if the unit of government on whose behalf the operation is conducted certifies to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration that the operation was necessary to respond to a significant and imminent threat to life or property (including natural resources) and that no service by a private operator was reasonably available to meet the threat.
Serious injury means any injury which:
(1) Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date of the injury was received;
(2) results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose);
(3) causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage;
(4) involves any internal organ; or
(5) involves second- or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5 percent of the body surface.
Substantial damage means damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component. Engine failure or damage limited to an engine if only one engine fails or is damaged, bent fairings or cowling, dented skin, small punctured holes in the skin or fabric, ground damage to rotor or propeller blades, and damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips are not considered “substantial damage” for the purpose of this part.
Unmanned aircraft accident means an occurrence associated with the operation of any public or civil unmanned aircraft system that takes place between the time that the system is activated with the purpose of flight and the time that the system is deactivated at the conclusion of its mission, in which:
(1) Any person suffers death or serious injury; or
(2) The aircraft holds an airworthiness certificate and sustains substantial damage.
[53 FR 36982, Sept. 23, 1988, as amended at 60 FR 40112, Aug. 7, 1995; 75 FR 51955, Aug. 24, 2010; 87 FR 42104, July 14, 2022]
FAQs
Incident means an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations. Operator means any person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft, such as the owner, lessee, or bailee of an aircraft.
Is part 830 in The Far Aim? ›
FAR/AIM: PART 830—NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS AND OVERDUE AIRCRAFT, AND PRESERVATION OF AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE, MAIL, CARGO, AND RECORDS.
Do all aviation incidents need to be reported? ›
Coping With In Flight Emergencies
All aircraft accidents must be reported to the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Field Office. An understanding of the definition of accident may save you from reporting something that is not required.
How do I report an incident to NTSB far aim? ›
Contact information for the NTSB's regional offices is available at http://www.ntsb.gov. To report an accident or incident, you may call the NTSB Response Operations Center, at 844–373–9922 or 202–314–6290.
What is the difference between an incident and an accident? ›
When OSHA defines accident vs incident, they define them as follows: “An accident is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circ*mstance. An incident is something that occurs during work where no personal injury or illness is caused”. Accidents tend to be characterized by unexpected, undesirable events resulting in harm.
What are the three types of notifiable incidents? ›
THREE TYPES OF NOTIFIABLE INCIDENT
Section 35 of the WHS Act defines a 'notifiable incident' as: > the death of a person, or > the serious injury or illness of a person, or > a dangerous incident.
What is the difference between an accident and an incident in NTSB 830? ›
Fatal injury means any injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident. Incident means an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations.
What qualifies as an aircraft accident? ›
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) define an accident as 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 ...
What action is required to comply with NTSB Part 830? ›
NTSB Part 830 states that an aircraft operator must immediately notify them: In the case of an aircraft accident. The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days? On landing, your tire blows and the wheel is dented.
What is the purpose of NTSB 830? ›
eCFR :: 49 CFR Part 830 -- Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records.
Suicides are not reportable, as the death does not result from a work-related accident. hypothermia, heat-induced illness or requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours.
What type of incident must be reported? ›
It is critically important that all injuries and accidents, including near misses, are reported so that the causes can be determined and the risk eliminated. Reporting hazards helps prevent additional injuries and increases safety.
Who pays for NTSB investigations? ›
This is considered a public service and is paid for by tax funds. That doesn't necessarily mean that they won't pay for anything. For example if the NTSB has to remove wreckage to examine it, they will often have the insurance company pay for the removal and transport.
What items must be immediately reported to the NTSB? ›
The operator of an aircraft must immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Field Office when: An aircraft accident or any of the following listed incidents occur: Flight control system malfunction or failure.
What triggers an NTSB investigation? ›
The NTSB investigates all civil aviation accidents and select incidents to: Determine the facts, conditions, and circ*mstances relating to an accident; Determine one or more probable causes; and. Issue safety recommendations to prevent or mitigate the effects of a similar accident.
What is considered an incident in aviation? ›
Definition. An incident is defined as: An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft which affects or could affect the safety of operation.
What is an incident in pharma guidelines? ›
Description of Incident: Clearly outline the details of the incident, including the date, time, and location. Provide a concise yet comprehensive description of what transpired, focusing on the sequence of events leading up to and following the incident. Root Cause Analysis: Investigate the root causes of the incident.
What is an incident per OSHA? ›
ACCIDENT - The National Safety Council defines an accident as an undesired event that results in personal injury or property damage. INCIDENT - An incident is an unplanned, undesired event that adversely affects completion of a task.
What is classified as a significant incident? ›
• A “significant incident” is defined as an incident that has the potential to result in harm to the health, safety or welfare of a person receiving services. •
