Need advice on handling airplane damage

On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 22:40:41 GMT, "GE" wrote:

Section 830.5 sounds as if we do not
have to report it, but section 830.15 seems contradictory. Can anyone help
me sort this out?


Incident vs. accident is one of those questions that is up for
continual debate. It depends specifically on what phase of flight and
the amount / type of damage. Since we can't see the plane and don't
have all the details, I'd suggest giving the NTSB a call to see how
they want you to handle it. Whatever the outcome you'll do what they
think you should do. Even if they want you to report it and it seems
to you you may not have to, reporting it will save alot of hassle if
they decide to persue it in the future.

I don't think any harm comes from being cautious in this case.

HTH and Good luck.

z