AA.I.G.K6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
49 CFR part 830.
49 CFR part 830.
Bottom line
Incident means an occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations. Fatal injury means any injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident. 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.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing | Overdue aircraft |
| death within 30 days of the accident | Fatal injury |
| hospitalization more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days | Serious injury |
FAA references
- 49 CFR 830.15 (Reports and statements to be filed.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
- 49 CFR 830.2 (Definitions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
- 49 CFR 830.5 (Immediate notification.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
- 49 CFR 830.10 (Preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
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