N.J. Admin. Code § 16:60-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:60-3.1 - Aircraft accident reporting requirements

(a) The pilot or aircraft operator or anyone observing an aircraft accident or with knowledge that an aircraft accident has just occurred shall immediately notify the FAA Communications Center at 404-305-5150 or the New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000.

(b) The accident notification made pursuant to (a) above shall contain the following information if known:

1. The type, nationality, and registration marks of the aircraft;

2. The name of the owner, and the operator of the aircraft;

3. The name of the pilot in command;

4. The date and time of the accident;

5. The last point of departure and point of intended landing of the aircraft;

6. The position of the aircraft with reference to some easily defined geographical point;

7. The number of persons aboard, number killed, and number seriously injured;

8. The nature of the accident, weather and aircraft damage, so far as is known; and

9. A description of any explosives, radioactive materials, or other dangerous articles carried.

(c) When deemed necessary by a designated law enforcement officer, the pilot or aircraft operator shall complete the New Jersey Department of Transportation Form DA-25-1, "Aircraft Accident/Incident Statement of Pilot," for any accident involving the operation of an aircraft, which occurs in the State of New Jersey. The form is available on the Department's website at: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/freight/aviation/forms.shtm or by mail from:

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Bureau of Aeronautics

PO Box 600

Trenton, NJ 08625

The written report shall be submitted to the Bureau of Aeronautics within 72 hours after the accident by fax at 609-530-5270 or by mail to:

New Jersey Department of Transportation

Bureau of Aeronautics

PO Box 600

Trenton, NJ 08625

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:60-3.1

Recodified from 16:60-2.1 and amended by 47 N.J.R. 662(a), effective 3/16/2015.

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 2449(a)

Administrative Change, 51 N.J.R. 1778(a).

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 159(b), effective 1/18/2022