Who is responsible for filing an NTSB accident report within 10 days after an accident?

• A. The Pilot
• B. The Owner
• C. The Operator
• D. The Passenger

Answer: (A)

NTSB reporting has two pieces: the pilot in command must immediately notify the NTSB after an accident, and the operator of the aircraft must file the formal written accident report with the NTSB within 10 days. The party responsible for the 10-day filing is the operator—the person or organization responsible for the aircraft’s operation—such as a flight school, club, or owner who is actively operating the glider. The pilot’s duty is to report the incident right away by phone, not to submit the formal written report within ten days. Passengers have no reporting responsibility. This separation ensures timely notification and a proper, timely written record from the operator for investigation.