Missing a NTSB immediate notification under 49 CFR §830.5 for flight control failure or in-flight fire can trigger civil penalties up to $35,000 per violation plus certificate action, so operators must identify reportable incidents in under 60 minutes. EU operators face fines up to €10 million or 2% of turnover for non-compliance with 72-hour reporting under Regulation 376/2014.
Reportable Incident Checklist
Download the NTSB Aviation Incident Reporting Form (NTSB 7120/1) today and bookmark the hotline (800-255-1111) to file within 10 days for accidents or on request for incidents.
U.S. Reporting Rules
Call NTSB immediately for accidents or §830.5 incidents like flight control malfunction, in-flight fire, midair collision, uncontained turbine failure or ACAS resolution advisories requiring compliance. Submit accident reports within 10 days via Form 7120/1 and preserve all wreckage, flight data and records until NTSB release to avoid obstruction penalties.
EU Reporting Rules
Mandatory reporters (PICs, maintenance staff, ATC) submit occurrences within 72 hours of awareness via national authorities using ECCAIRS taxonomy, with organizations forwarding to EASA or ECR within 30 days. Failure to report risks enforcement actions, while just culture protections shield good-faith reports from liability.