If a detailed report is requested after an emergency deviation, to whom should the report be submitted?

• A. Chief of the appropriate ATC facility
• B. FAA regional director
• C. Airport operations manager
• D. Flight service station

Answer: (A)

When an emergency deviation occurs, the detailed report should be sent to the Chief of the appropriate ATC facility that controlled the flight. This is the official channel for ATC incidents because that facility is responsible for reviewing the deviation and maintaining records for safety analysis. Reporting to a regional FAA director, airport operations, or a Flight Service Station isn’t the proper avenue for ATC-related deviations, since they don’t manage the clearance that was issued or conduct the same internal review. Include the circumstances of the deviation, the clearance given, actions you took, weather and traffic context, and timing so ATC can fully evaluate safety implications and improve procedures.