Part 830 reportability checker

49 CFR §830.5 / §830.15 · decision support

Decision support, not legal advice. When unsure, notify NTSB — see 49 CFR Part 830.

Q1 · Fatality

Did anyone die from injuries sustained during the operation, or within 30 days of the event?

Q2 · Serious injury

Did anyone suffer a "serious injury" as defined by §830.2 — hospitalization >48 hr (started within 7 days), bone fracture except simple fingers/toes/nose, severe lacerations / nerve / muscle / tendon damage, internal organ injury, or 2nd/3rd-degree burns covering >5% of body?

Q3 · Substantial damage

Did the aircraft sustain "substantial damage" — damage or failure that adversely affects structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics, and would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component? Excludes engine failure, damage limited to engine accessories, prop blade/tip damage, dents in skin, small holes, and ground damage to rotor/prop blades, landing gear, or wheel/tire/fairing.

Q4 · §830.5 immediate-notification triggers

Did the event involve any of the following? (select all that apply)

Flight control system malfunction or failure Crew member unable to perform duties due to in-flight injury or illness Failure of turbine engine structural components (excluding compressor/turbine blades and vanes) In-flight fire Aircraft collision in flight Property damage (other than the aircraft) estimated to exceed $25,000 Large multi-engine aircraft: cabin pressurization failure, evacuation, runway departure on takeoff/landing, loss of >50% information on >2 displays during IMC, AOR/RA conflict resolution, or wreckage/damage from another aircraft Aircraft is overdue and believed to have been involved in an accident

If reportable

Notify NTSB immediately — +1-844-373-9922 or +1-202-314-6290 (24-hour duty officer).
File NTSB Form 6120.1 within 10 days (7 days for an incident if requested).
Preserve wreckage, mail, and cargo until NTSB / FAA releases it (§830.10).

49 CFR Part 830 — definitions §830.2, immediate notification §830.5, 10-day report §830.15. eCFR · Safety hub