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Which event requires immediate notification of the NTSB, even if no one is hurt?

An in-flight fire is on the NTSB 830.5 list.

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  1. A go-around at a towered airport
  2. A missed radio call
  3. An in-flight fire ✔

Why: NTSB rule 830.5 lists serious incidents that need immediate notice, including in-flight fire, flight control failure, and a crewmember unable to perform duties. Routine go-arounds and radio slips are not on the list.

Huh, didn't know that: The rule says to notify the nearest NTSB office immediately and by the most expeditious means available.

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Answer: An in-flight fire. NTSB rule 830.5 lists serious incidents that need immediate notice, including in-flight fire, flight control failure, and a crewmember unable to perform duties. Routine go-arounds and radio slips are not on the list.

  1. 49 CFR 830.5 Immediate notification (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-VIII/part-830/subpart-B/section-830.5
    (4) In-flight fire;
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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