To what agency should you report the custody of aircraft wreckage after an accident?

To what agency should you report the custody of aircraft wreckage after an accident?

• A. Federal Aviation Administration
• B. National Transportation Safety Board
• C. Department of Homeland Security
• D. Environmental Protection Agency

Answer: (B)

The on-scene and final investigation of an aircraft accident is led by the National Transportation Safety Board. This agency takes custody of the wreckage to preserve evidence, document the aircraft’s condition, collect data, and determine the probable cause. The NTSB operates with independence to coordinate the investigative process, work with the operator, the FAA, and local authorities, and issue safety recommendations. While the FAA handles regulation and safety oversight, it does not take the lead in wreckage custody, and DHS or EPA aren’t responsible for aircraft accident investigations. So, the wreckage should be reported to the NTSB.

The on-scene and final investigation of an aircraft accident is led by the National Transportation Safety Board. This agency takes custody of the wreckage to preserve evidence, document the aircraft’s condition, collect data, and determine the probable cause. The NTSB operates with independence to coordinate the investigative process, work with the operator, the FAA, and local authorities, and issue safety recommendations. While the FAA handles regulation and safety oversight, it does not take the lead in wreckage custody, and DHS or EPA aren’t responsible for aircraft accident investigations. So, the wreckage should be reported to the NTSB.