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When an aircraft accident occurs, the pilot or operator of the aircraft involved shall ensure that the particulars of the accident are reported to the TSB

  1. Awithin 7 days by registered mail.
  2. Bwithin 24 hours by telephone.
  3. Cwithin 48 hours by facsimile.
  4. Das soon as possible and by the quickest means available.Correct answer

Why this is the answer

An aircraft accident must be reported to the Transportation Safety Board as soon as possible and by the quickest means available (TC AIM-GEN). The fixed time-and-method options (7 days, 24 hours, 48 hours) are distractors.

Reference

TC AIM-GEN – Information to Report

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

A study aid — not a substitute for the official guide, the CARs, or your instructor.

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