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Aircraft accident

An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that 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 suf...

Dictionary Term

Aircraft accident

Definitions

  • An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that 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. (NTSB 830.2)
  • 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. (NTSB 830.2)

References

  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008