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Define an Army Aircraft Flight Accident.
An accident where there is aircraft damage with intent for flight exists, with power (throttle) and prior to full stop of aircraft.
Define an Army Aircraft Flight-Related Accident.
An accident where there is a fatality, injury to crew, or other property damage with intent for flight exists, with power to engine (throttle) and prior to full stop of aircraft.
Define an Army Aircraft Ground Accident.
Where there is damage with no intent to fly but engine is operating (engine run).
Define Intent for flight IAW DA PAM 385-40.
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What are the 5 causational factors of Human error in an accident?
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What is a DA Form 7305?
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What is a DA Form 7306?
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When must a telephonic notification be reported on a 7305/7306?
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Who is responsible for reporting the incident to the ARNG Watch?
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What is the definition of an Army Accident?
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What inclusions are there for ARNG Army Accidents?
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What is not an Army Accident and not reportable through army channels?
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What lists what is not an Army Accident?
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Is traveling to and from work on or off duty?
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What is the difference between compulsory and voluntary PT?
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Are lunch breaks part of on-duty or off-duty status?
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Class A Accident defined:
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What is the UAS Class A caveat?
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Class B accident defined:
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Class C accident defined as:
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Class D accident defined as:
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Class E accident defined as:
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Study Notes
Army Aircraft Flight Accidents
- An Army Aircraft Flight Accident involves aircraft damage during an intended flight, with engine power applied, before a complete stop occurs.
Army Aircraft Flight-Related Accidents
- An Army Aircraft Flight-Related Accident includes fatalities, crew injuries, or property damage while operating under the intention to fly, with power applied before the aircraft stops.
Army Aircraft Ground Accidents
- An Army Aircraft Ground Accident occurs when there is damage without the intent to fly, although the aircraft's engine is running.
Intent for Flight
- Defined as the forward movement of an aircraft during takeoff with throttle engaged until it comes to a complete stop.
Causational Factors of Human Error
- Factors contributing to human error in accidents include support, standards, training, leadership, and individual behavior.
DA Forms for Accident Reporting
- DA Form 7305: Used for telephonic notification of aviation air accidents within the ARNG.
- DA Form 7306: Used for telephonic notification of aviation ground accidents within the ARNG.
Telephonic Notification Requirements
- Telephonic notifications on Forms 7305 and 7306 must be reported immediately for all Class A & B accidents, Class C aviation accidents, and all Class R accidents, regardless of cause.
Reporting Responsibilities
- The State JOC is responsible for reporting incidents to the ARNG Watch using the SIR form.
Definition of an Army Accident
- An Army Accident refers to unplanned events resulting in:
- Injuries to active Army military personnel on or off duty
- Damage to Army property
- Damage/injury to non-Army property or personnel caused by Army operations
- Occupational illnesses or injuries to Army personnel
Inclusions for ARNG Army Accidents
- Any injury to ARNG personnel in non-duty status must be reported if it affects work capabilities. All fatalities must be reported regardless of cause.
Exceptions to Army Accident Reporting
- Non-reportable incidents include combat losses, ordinary wear and tear, planned damage, vandalism, self-harm, specific diseases, and natural causes of death.
Reference for Non-Accident Listings
- AR 385-10 para 3-7 outlines what is not classified as an Army Accident.
Duty Status Considerations
- Travel to and from work is categorized as off duty.
- Compulsory PT is considered on-duty, while voluntary PT is off-duty.
- Lunch breaks and work-related breaks are classified as on-duty status.
Classification of Accidents
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Class A Accident: Cost ≥ $2 million, includes fatalities or permanent total disabilities.
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UAS Class A caveat: Complete loss accidents are assessed by total repair/replacement costs.
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Class B Accident: Cost between $500K and $2 million, includes permanent partial disabilities and hospitalization.
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Class C Accident: Cost between $50K and $500K, results in lost work days beyond the initial incident.
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Class D Accident: Costs approximately $20K, may include restricted work or medical treatment requirements.
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Class E Accident: Costs between $5K and $20K, can involve aviation or ground incidents.
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