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PCAR
PART 13
ACCIDENT & INCIDENT REPORTING &
INVESTIGATION Subpart A: General ◦13.001 Applicability ◦13.010 Acronyms & Abbreviations ◦13.015 Purpose of Investigations 13.001 APPLICABILITY ◦ A. This Part contains requirements of the Republic of the Philippines pertaining to ◦ (1) when they involve civil aircraft registered or operated by the Republic of the Philippines; when they occur in the Republic of the Philippines ◦ (2) Preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and all records ◦ (3) Conformance to the International Standards for accident and incident reporting 13.001 APPLICABILITY ◦ B. This Part is applicable to the— ◦ (1) Organizations and operators ◦ (2) All Government agencies ◦ C. This Part is also applicable to- ◦ (1) All persons associated with the safe operations of aircraft ◦ (2) General public who have pertinent relevant information ◦ (3) Technical persons that participate in the investigations 13.010 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS ◦ (a) The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this Part — ◦ ACCID – Accident ◦ AFTN – Aeronautical Fixed Communication Network ◦ AIP – Aeronautical Information Publication ◦ AOC - Air Operator Certifi cate ◦ ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organization 13.010 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS ◦ IIC – Investigator-in-Charge ◦ INCID – Incident ◦ IS – Implementing Standards ◦ Kg - Kilogram ◦ PIC – Pilot-in-Command ◦ UTC – Universal Coordinated Time 13.015 PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION ◦ A. The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident under this Part shall be the prevention of accident and incident. ◦ B. Shall not Apportion blame or liability and shall remain separate from Any Administrative or Judicial Proceedings ◦ C. The accident investigation authority shall have independence in the conduct of the investigation and have unrestricted authority over its conduct, consistent with the provisions of this Part. The investigation shall include 13.015 PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION ◦ (1) the gathering, recording and analysis of all relevant information on the accident or incident: ◦ (2) the protection of certain accident and incident investigation records in accordance with Part 13-2205 ◦ (3) if possible, the determination of the causes and/or contributing factors; and ◦ (4) the completion of the Final Report Subpart B: Personal Responsibility: Accident/Incident Initial Reporting ◦13.020 Applicability ◦13.025 Immediate Notifi cation ◦13.030 Content of the Notifi cation ◦13.035 Relevant Persons ◦13.040 Forwarding by the Operator of an Accident or Incident Report ◦13.045 Crew Member Statement ◦13.050 Where to File the Reports 13.020 APPLICABILITY ◦ (a) This Subpart is applicable to operators and individuals (relevant persons) who are involved in or have knowledge of an aircraft accident or incident: ◦ (1) Occurring within the Republic of the Philippines and its Airspace; or ◦ (2) Occurring outside the Republic of the Philippines involving a Republic of the Philippines registered aircraft or operated by a Republic of the Philippines Air Operator Certifi cate (AOC) holder. ◦ (b) The relevant person shall, as soon as is reasonably practicable after he becomes aware of the accident or serious incident — ◦ (1) send notice thereof to the Chairman by the quickest means of communication available; and ◦ (2) in the case of an accident occurring in Republic of the Philippines, notify a police offi cer of the accident and the place where it occurred. 13.025 IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION ◦ (a) The operator of any Philippine-registered civil aircraft, or any State aircraft not operated by the military, or any foreign aircraft shall immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the Authority/Chairman when an aircraft accident or incident listed in IS 13.030, IS 13.175-1 to IS 13.175-3 occur. ◦ (b) This initial notifi cation requirement also applies when an aircraft is overdue and is believed to have been involved in an accident. Note: The initial report may be made to the nearest air traffi c service unit or fl ight information unit or directly to the Authority as prescribed in the Aeronautical Information Publication. 13.030 CONTENT OF THE NOTIFICATION ◦ (a) The notice to the Chairman referred to in Section 13.025 shall state, as far as possible the following information — ◦ (1) in the case of an accident, the identifying abbreviation “ACCID” or, in the case of a serious incident or other incident, the identifying abbreviation “INCID”;(Refer to IS 13.030 - List of samples of Serious Incidents, IS 13.175-1 to IS 13.175-3). ◦ (2) the manufacturer, model, nationality and registration marks and serial number of the aircraft; ◦ (3) the name of the owner, operator and hirer, if any, of the aircraft; ◦ (4) the qualifi cation of the pilot-in-command of the aircraft and the nationality of the crew and passengers; 13.030 CONTENT OF THE NOTIFICATION ◦ (5) the date and time (local time or UTC) of the accident or serious incident; ◦ (6) the last point of departure and point of intended landing of the aircraft; ◦ (7) the position of the aircraft with reference to some easily defi ned geographical point and latitude and longitude; ◦ (8) the number of crew members and passengers; aboard killed and seriously injured; others, killed and seriously injured; ◦ (9) a description of the accident or incident and the extent of damage to the aircraft so far as is known; ◦ (10) an indication to what extent the investigation will be conducted or is proposed to be delegated by the State of Occurrence. 13.030 CONTENT OF THE NOTIFICATION ◦ (12) the identifi cation of the originating authority and means to contact the Investigator-in-Charge and the accident investigation authority of the State of Occurrence at any time; and ◦ (13) the presence and description of dangerous goods, explosives, radioactive materials or other dangerous articles on board the aircraft. 13.030 CONTENT OF THE NOTIFICATION ◦ (b) Where an incident, other than a serious incident as listed in IS 175- 1, IS 13.175-2, IS 13.175-3 (Mandatory reportable incidents), occurs ◦ (1) in Republic of the Philippines; or ◦ (2) outside Republic of the Philippines involving a Republic of the Philippines’ registered aircraft or an aircraft operated by a Republic of the Philippines operator/AOC holder, the owner, operator, pilot-in- command or hirer of the aircraft shall notify the Authority/Chairman using the fastest means available and if so required by notice in writing by the Chairman, send to the Chairman, such information as is in his possession or control with respect to the incident in such form and at such time as may be specifi ed. 13.035 RELEVANT PERSONS ◦ (a) In this Sub-part, “relevant person” means — ◦ (1) the owner, operator, pilot-in-command or hirer of the aircraft at the time of the accident or incident; or ◦ (2) where the accident or incident occurs on or adjacent to an aerodrome in Republic of the Philippines, the owner or operator of the aerodrome. 13.040 FORWARDING BY THE OPERATOR OF AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT REPORT ◦ (a) The operator of a civil, state or foreign aircraft shall fi le a report in the form and manner prescribed by the Authority— ◦ (1) Within 10 days after an accident or incident; or ◦ (2) After 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing. ◦ (b) An Operator Incident Report on an incident for which immediate notifi cation is required shall be fi led to the Chairman as required by notice in writing with such information as is in his possession or control with respect to the incident and in such form and at such time as may be specifi ed by the Chairman. 13.045 CREWMEMBER STATEMENT ◦ (a) Each crew member, if physically able at the time the formal report is submitted, shall attach a statement setting forth the facts, conditions, and circumstances relating to the accident or incident as they appear to him. ◦ (b) If the crewmember is incapacitated, he shall submit the statement as soon as he is physically able. 13.050 WHERE TO FILE THE REPORTS ◦ (a) The operator of an aircraft shall fi le any initial notifi cation or accident or incident report with the Chairman thru the Authority as specifi ed in the Aeronautical Information Publication. Subpart C: Actions Upon Receipt of Notification ◦13.055 Occurrence in the Republic of the Philippines ◦13.060 Occurrence Outside the Republic of the Philippines 13.055 OCCURRENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (a) Where an accident or a incident occurs in Republic of the Philippines involving a civil aircraft, the Chairman or Investigator-in-Charge shall do the following: ◦ (1) with the least possible delay and by the quickest means of communication available, forward a notifi cation of the accident or serious incident containing as much of the information referred to in paragraph 13.030(a) as may be available to ◦ (i) a Contracting State that is the State of Registry, the State of the Operator, the State of Design or the State of Manufacture; and ◦ (ii) if the aircraft is of a maximum certifi cated take-off mass of over 2,250 kg, or is a turbojet-powered aeroplane, the International Civil Aviation Organization; 13.055 OCCURRENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ Note 1.— A list of addresses of aircraft accident investigation authorities can be found in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Handbook. ◦ (2) inform the States referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(1) either in the communication forwarding the notifi cation or as soon as practicable — ◦ (i) as to whether, and, if so, the extent to which an investigation will be conducted or is proposed to be delegated to another Contracting State; and ◦ (ii) as to the means by which he and the investigator-in-charge may be contacted; ◦ (3) as soon as it is practicable to do so, provide the States referred to in subparagraph (a)(1) with any other information referred to in 13.030(a) which becomes subsequently available to the Chairman and any other known relevant information pertaining to the accident or serious incident . 13.055 OCCURRENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (4) The notifi cation shall be in plain language and contain as much of the information readily available per 13.030(a) but its dispatch shall not be delayed due to lack of complete information. ◦ (5) the collection and recording of information shall not be delayed to await the arrival of an accredited representative. 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (a) Upon receipt of a notifi cation of an accident or a serious incident which occurs outside Republic of the Philippines involving a Republic of the Philippines aircraft or an aircraft operated by a Republic of the Philippines operator, the Chairman shall do the following: ◦ (1) acknowledge the receipt of the notifi cation; ◦ (2) where the State of Occurrence, the State of Registry or the State of the Operator which is investigating the accident or serious incident is a Contracting State, provide the State with the following information with the least possible delay: 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (i) any relevant information he has regarding the aircraft and fl ight crew involved in the accident or serious incident; and ◦ (ii) if Republic of the Philippines is the State of the Operator, details of any dangerous goods on board the aircraft; ◦ (3) inform the State referred to in 13.060(a)(2) — ◦ (i) whether the Authority intends to appoint or has appointed an accredited representative; and ◦ (ii) if such accredited representative will be or has been appointed and will be traveling to the State in which the investigation is being carried out, the contact details and the expected date of arrival of the accredited representative in such State. 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ Note 1.— A list of addresses of aircraft accident investigation authorities can be found in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Handbook. ◦ (2) inform the States referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(1) either in the communication forwarding the notifi cation or as soon as practicable — ◦ (i) as to whether, and, if so, the extent to which an investigation will be conducted or is proposed to be delegated to another Contracting State; and ◦ (ii) as to the means by which he and the investigator-in-charge may be contacted ; ◦ (3) as soon as it is practicable to do so, provide the States referred to in subparagraph (a)(1) with any other information referred to in 13.030(a) which becomes subsequently available to the Chairman and any other known relevant information pertaining to the accident or serious 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (4) The notifi cation shall be in plain language and contain as much of the information readily available per 13.030(a) but its dispatch shall not be delayed due to lack of complete information. ◦ (5) the collection and recording of information shall not be delayed to await the arrival of an accredited representative. 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (a) Upon receipt of a notifi cation of an accident or a serious incident which occurs outside Republic of the Philippines involving a Republic of the Philippines aircraft or an aircraft operated by a Republic of the Philippines operator, the Chairman shall do the following: ◦ (1) acknowledge the receipt of the notifi cation; ◦ (2) where the State of Occurrence, the State of Registry or the State of the Operator which is investigating the accident or serious incident is a Contracting State, provide the State with the following information with the least possible delay: 13.060 OCCURRENCE OUTSIDE THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ◦ (i) any relevant information he has regarding the aircraft and fl ight crew involved in the accident or serious incident; and ◦ (ii) if Republic of the Philippines is the State of the Operator, details of any dangerous goods on board the aircraft; ◦ (3) inform the State referred to in 13.060(a)(2) — ◦ (i) whether the Authority intends to appoint or has appointed an accredited representative; and ◦ (ii) if such accredited representative will be or has been appointed and will be traveling to the State in which the investigation is being carried out, the contact details and the expected date of arrival of the accredited representative in such State. SUBPART D: PRESERVATION OF WRECKAGE AND RECORDS ◦13.065 Applicability ◦13.070 Responsibility: Preservation & Protection of Wreckage and Accident Site ◦13.075 Moving the Wreckage ◦13.080 Access of Aircraft ◦13.085 Removing Goods or Baggage from the Aircraft 13.065 APPLICABILITY ◦ (a) Subject to Section 13.055, where an accident or incident occurs in Republic of the Philippines — ◦ (1) no person other than the Chairman, the investigator-in-charge or an authorized person shall have access to the aircraft involved in the accident or incident, the contents thereof or the site of the accident or incident; and ◦ (2) no person shall move or interfere with the aircraft, its contents or the site of the accident or incident except under the authority of the Chairman or the investigator-in-charge. 13.065 APPLICABILITY ◦ (b) In this paragraph, “authorized person” means — ◦ (1) any person authorized by the Chairman or the investigator-in- charge either generally or specifi cally to have access to any aircraft involved in an accident or a serious incident and includes any police offi cer or any offi cer of customs; and ◦ (2) in relation to an accident involving a military aircraft belonging to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), includes any person authorized by the Chief of Staff , AFP or Commander of an AFP Major Service where the aircraft belongs. 13.070 RESPONSIBILITY: PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF WRECKAGE AND ACCIDENT SITE ◦ (a) The operator and pilot-in-command shall ensure as much as is practical that the wreckage and accident site is protected and preserved in accordance with the requirements of Sec 13.075 of this PCAR Part 13 until the Chairman or Investigatorin-Charge takes custody thereof. ◦ (b) Notwithstanding 13.065(a), - all persons involved in the rescue, search and investigation of an accident shall take all reasonable measures to protect the evidence and to maintain safe custody of the aircraft and its contents for such a period as may be necessary for the purposes of an investigation. 13.070 RESPONSIBILITY: PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF WRECKAGE AND ACCIDENT SITE ◦ (1) Protection of evidence shall include the preservation, by photographic or other means of any evidence which might be removed, eff aced, lost or destroyed. ◦ (2) Safe custody shall include protection against further damage, access by unauthorized persons, pilfering and deterioration. 13.070 RESPONSIBILITY: PRESERVATION & PROTECTION OF WRECKAGE AND ACCIDENT SITE ◦ (c) The operator of an aircraft involved in an accident or incident for which notifi cation must be given is responsible for preserving to the extent possible any aircraft wreckage, cargo, and mail aboard the aircraft, and all records, including all recording mediums of fl ight, maintenance, and voice recorders, pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft and to the airmen until the Chairman or Investigator-inCharge takes custody thereof or a release is granted. ◦ (d) The operator of an aircraft involved in an accident or incident shall retain all records, reports, internal documents, and memoranda dealing with the accident or incident, until authorized by the Chairman to the contrary. 13.075 MOVING OR REMOVING THE WRECKAGE ◦ (a) Prior to the time the Chairman or its authorized representative takes custody of aircraft wreckage, mail, or cargo, such wreckage, mail, or cargo may not be disturbed or moved except to the extent necessary to— ◦ (1) Remove persons or animals injured or trapped; ◦ (2) Protect the wreckage from further damage; or ◦ (3) Protect the public from injury. 13.075 MOVING OR REMOVING THE WRECKAGE ◦ (b) Where it is necessary to move aircraft wreckage, mail, or cargo, sketches, descriptive notes, and photographs shall be made, if possible, of the original positions and condition of the wreckage and any signifi cant impact marks. ◦ (c) If a request is received from the State of Registry, the State of the Operator, the State of Design or the State of Manufacture that the aircraft, its contents, and any other evidence remain undisturbed pending inspection by an accredited representative of the requesting State, the investigator-in-charge shall take all necessary steps to comply with such request, so far as this is reasonably practicable and compatible with the proper conduct of the investigation; provided that the aircraft may be moved— 13.075 MOVING OR REMOVING THE WRECKAGE ◦ (1) To the extent necessary to extricate persons, animals, mail and valuables; ◦ (2) To prevent destruction by fi re or other causes; or ◦ (3) To eliminate any danger or obstruction to air navigation, to other transport or to the public, and ◦ (4) Provided that it does not result in undue delay in returning the aircraft to service where this is practicable. ◦ (5) To remove any dangerous goods, radioactive material and other dangerous articles carried by the aircraft. 13.075 MOVING OR REMOVING THE WRECKAGE ◦ (d) Where the Chairman or the investigator-in-charge is of the opinion that the aircraft involved in the accident or serious incident is likely to be a danger or obstruction to the public, air navigation or other transport, he may order the owner, operator or hirer of such aircraft to remove it to such place as the Chairman or the investigator-incharge shall indicate. ◦ (e) In the absence of the owner, operator or hirer or in the event of non-compliance with the order referred to in paragraph (d), the Chairman or the investigator-in-charge shall be empowered to remove or cause the removal of the aircraft. 13.080 ACCESS OF AIRCRAFT ◦ (a) if the aircraft is wrecked in water, the aircraft or any contents thereof may be removed to such extent as may be necessary for bringing the aircraft or its contents to a place of safety. ◦ (1) For this purpose the investigator-in-charge shall facilitate access to the aircraft, its contents or any parts thereof, provided that, if the aircraft, its contents, or any parts thereof lie in an area within which the investigator-in-charge fi nds it impracticable to grant such access, it shall itself eff ect removal to a point where access can be given. 13.085 REMOVING GOODS OR BAGGAGE FROM THE AIRCRAFT ◦ (a) Where the Chairman or the investigator-in-charge has authorized any person to remove any goods or passenger baggage from the aircraft or to release any goods or passenger baggage from the custody of the Chairman or the investigator-in- charge, the person may — ◦ (1) remove the goods or passenger baggage from the aircraft subject to the supervision of a police offi cer not below the rank of inspector of police; and (2) release the goods or passenger baggage from the custody of the Chairman or the investigator-in- charge subject to clearance by or with the consent of an offi cer of customs, if the aircraft has come from a place outside Republic of the Philippines. Thank you for listening. PCAR PART 13 GROUP: ◦Battle Mariuz – Subpart A ◦Suico Ken – Subpart B ◦Macasu Mac – Subpart C ◦Davao Josh – Subpart D