The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB

• A. Always within 24 hours
• B. When requested
• C. Never required
• D. Within 2 days

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that NTSB reporting for incidents isn’t tied to a universal deadline. The NTSB will request information to help with the investigation, and the operator must submit the written report to the nearest field office when that request is made. This keeps the flow of information controlled and relevant to the investigation. Fixed timeframes like 24 hours or 2 days aren’t stated requirements for every incident, and while there is an obligation to report when asked, it’s not correct to say reports are never required. If the NTSB requests a report, you provide it to the specified field office in response to that request.