Injury Severity Evaluation

Verified from official sources
AC 922-001 Section 4.3(2)-(3), 4.4(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

The aircraft design must ensure that failures causing life-threatening or fatal injuries (AIS 4 to 6) to people on the ground are extremely unlikely.

Requirement as structured

The RPAS manufacturer must demonstrate that the likelihood of the RPA inflicting severe injuries (AIS 4 to 6) to persons on the ground as a result of a failure condition is remote.

Original regulatory text

The objective is for the RPAS manufacturer to demonstrate that the likelihood of the RPA inflicting severe injuries (AIS 4 to 6) to persons on the ground as a result of a failure condition is remote.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific