4. Aviation Safety & Regulations

Accident Investigation — Quiz

Test your understanding of accident investigation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Within the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), which category addresses latent failures resulting from organizational processes and resource management?

Question 2

In an accident investigation report, in which section are the measures to prevent future accidents typically presented?

Question 3

If flight data recorder (FDR) altitude data shows a decrease from 5 000 ft to 1 000 ft over 2 minutes, what is the average descent rate in feet per minute?

Question 4

Flight recorders (FDRs and CVRs) are designed to survive extreme conditions in accidents. Which condition are they specifically engineered to withstand?

Question 5

Which agency may the NTSB delegate to investigate non-fatal general aviation accidents involving small aircraft?