During an accident, what are the crew responsibilities?

• A. Coordination with air traffic control.
• B. Managing maintenance actions.
• C. Evacuation of passengers.
• D. Preservation of records and passenger safety.

Answer: (D)

During an accident, the team must prioritize protecting people while also preserving information needed for investigation. Ensuring passenger safety means acting quickly to minimize injuries, directing orderly evacuations if required, providing first aid, and following emergency procedures to prevent further harm. At the same time, preserving records and relevant information helps ensure an accurate investigation and regulatory reporting. This includes not destroying or altering documents, logs, or data related to the flight and incident, and cooperating with investigators. Coordination with air traffic control and routine maintenance actions are important in their contexts, but they don’t capture the full, essential dual duty of safeguarding passengers and preserving records in an accident scenario.