Aircraft_Accidents

Policy 415CSU Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentAircraft Accidents - 1Aircraft Accidents 415.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide department members with guidelines for handling aircraft accidents. This policy does not supersede, and is supplementary to, applicable portions of the Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity, Emergency Management Plan and Hazardous Material Response policies. 415.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: Aircraft - Any fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, balloon, blimp/dirigible or glider that is capable of carrying a person or any unmanned aerial vehicle other than those intended for non-commercial recreational use. 415.2 POLICY It is the policy of the CSU Police Department to provide an appropriate emergency response to aircraft accidents. This includes emergency medical care and scene management. 415.3 ARRIVAL AT SCENE Officers or other authorized members tasked with initial scene management should establish an inner and outer perimeter to: (a)Protect persons and property. (b)Prevent any disturbance or further damage to the wreckage or debris, except to preserve life or rescue the injured. (c)Preserve ground scars and marks made by the aircraft. (d)Manage the admission and access of public safety and medical personnel to the extent necessary to preserve life or to stabilize hazardous materials. (e)Maintain a record of persons who enter the accident site. (f)Consider implementation of an Incident Command System (ICS). 415.4 INJURIES AND CASUALTIES Members should address emergency medical issues and provide care as a first priority. Those tasked with the supervision of the scene should coordinate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) before the removal of bodies. If that is not possible, the scene supervisor should ensure documentation of what was disturbed, including switch/control positions and instrument/gauge readings. CSU Police Department Policy Manual Aircraft Accidents Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentAircraft Accidents - 2415.5 NOTIFICATIONS When an aircraft accident is reported to this department, the responding supervisor shall ensure notification is or has been made to NTSB, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and when applicable, the appropriate branch of the military. Supervisors shall ensure other notifications are made once an aircraft accident has been reported. The notifications will vary depending on the type of accident, extent of injuries or damage, and the type of aircraft involved. When an aircraft accident has occurred, it is generally necessary to notify the following: (a)Patrol Commander and/or Chief of Police (b)Fire department (c)Appropriate airport tower (d)Emergency medical services (EMS) (e)CSU Campus Executive Leadership notified by Chief of Police or designee 415.6 CONTROLLING ACCESS AND SCENE AUTHORITY Prior to NTSB arrival, scene access should be limited to authorized personnel from the: (a)FAA. (b)Fire department, EMS or other assisting law enforcement agencies. (c)Medical Examiner. (d)Air Carrier/Operators investigative teams with NTSB approval. (e)Appropriate branch of the military, when applicable. (f)Other emergency services agencies (e.g., hazardous materials teams, biohazard decontamination teams, fuel recovery specialists, explosive ordnance disposal specialists). The NTSB has primary responsibility for investigating accidents involving civil aircraft. In the case of a military aircraft accident, the appropriate branch of the military will have primary investigation responsibility. After the NTSB or military representative arrives on-scene, the efforts of this department will shift to a support role for those agencies. If NTSB or a military representative determines that an aircraft or accident does not qualify under its jurisdiction, the on-scene department supervisor should ensure the accident is still appropriately investigated and documented. 415.7 DANGEROUS MATERIALS Members should be aware of potentially dangerous materials that might be present. These may include, but are not limited to: CSU Police Department Policy Manual Aircraft Accidents Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentAircraft Accidents - 3(a)Fuel, chemicals, explosives, biological or radioactive materials and bombs or other ordnance. (b)Pressure vessels, compressed gas bottles, accumulators and tires. (c)Fluids, batteries, flares and igniters. (d)Evacuation chutes, ballistic parachute systems and composite materials. 415.8 DOCUMENTATION All aircraft accidents occurring within the State of California shall be documented. At a minimum the documentation should include the date, time and location of the incident; any witness statements, if taken; the names of CSU members deployed to assist; other State resources that were utilized; and cross reference information to other investigating agencies. Suspected criminal activity should be documented on the appropriate crime report. 415.8.1 WRECKAGE When reasonably safe, members should: (a)Obtain the aircraft registration number (N number) and note the type of aircraft. (b)Attempt to ascertain the number of casualties. (c)Obtain photographs or video of the overall wreckage, including the cockpit and damage, starting at the initial point of impact, if possible, and any ground scars or marks made by the aircraft. 1.Military aircraft may contain classified equipment and therefore shall not be photographed unless authorized by a military commanding officer