Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents or incidents and overdue aircraft, and preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records (49 CFR Part 830)

This federal regulation (49 CFR Part 830) sets out the rules for reporting aircraft accidents and incidents to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). It defines key terms such as 'aircraft accident,' 'serious injury,' and 'substantial damage,' and requires aircraft operators to immediately notify the nearest NTSB office when accidents or serious incidents occur. Covered events include flight control failures, in-flight fires, mid-air collisions, and property damage exceeding $25,000.

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This document sets out 49 CFR Part 830, the National Transportation Safety Board regulations governing notification and reporting of aircraft accidents, incidents, and overdue aircraft, as well as preservation of wreckage, mail, cargo, and records. It defines key terms such as aircraft accident, serious injury, substantial damage, and unmanned aircraft accident. It also specifies which operators must immediately notify the NTSB and under what circumstances, including a list of serious incidents requiring immediate notification.

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