NTSB Accident Reporting Requirement

In plain language

If you are involved in a drone accident that meets NTSB reporting criteria, you must immediately notify the NTSB in addition to any reports you submit to the FAA.

Requirement as structured

Certain small unmanned aircraft accidents must be reported to the NTSB in accordance with the criteria established in 49 CFR part 830.

Original regulatory text

In addition to the report submitted to the ROC, and in accordance with the criteria established by the NTSB, certain small unmanned aircraft accidents must also be reported to the NTSB. NTSB’s regulations, codified at 49 CFR part 830, require immediate notification when an aircraft accident occurs.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General