Aviation occurrencesQuestion 269 of 351

Which event is a reportable accident?

  1. A passenger has a simple fracture of a finger
  2. The aircraft damages a tire
  3. A person on board the aircraft is killed
  4. An engine cowling is damaged
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Correct answer: A person on board the aircraft is killed

A person killed or seriously injured on board is an accident. Simple finger fractures are not serious injuries.

Source: Transportation Safety Board Regulations (SOR/2014-37), Section 2(1) Report to Board

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026