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During landing, the propeller tips and tires of an aeroplane are damaged. The structure and engine are not damaged. Is this a reportable accident?

  1. No, because this type of damage is excluded.
  2. Yes, because any damage to a propeller is an accident.
  3. Yes, because any damage on landing is an accident.
  4. No, because only damage to a wing is an accident.
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Correct answer: No, because this type of damage is excluded.

Damage limited to propellers, wing tips, antennae, tires, brakes, fairings or small dents does not make the event an accident.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026