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If the first aircraft to reach the scene of an accident is not a search and rescue aircraft, what action must it take until the arrival of the first search and rescue aircraft?
  • A
    Leave the area to avoid hampering subsequent search and rescue activities.
  • B
    Take charge of on-scene activities of all other arriving aircraft.
  • C
    Overfly the wreckage every 10 minutes, searching for any surface-to-air visual signals.
  • D
    Remain in the area, overflying the scene of the accident at a height of 1000 ft on a North-South heading.

ICAO Annex 12
5.6 Procedures at the scene of an accident

5.6.2.1 If the first aircraft to reach the scene of an accident is not a search and rescue aircraft, it shall take charge of on-scene activities of all other aircraft subsequently arriving until the first search and rescue aircraft reaches the scene of the accident. If, in the meantime, such aircraft is unable to establish communication with the appropriate rescue coordination centre or air traffic services unit, it shall, by mutual agreement, hand over to an aircraft capable of establishing and maintaining such communications until the arrival of the first search and rescue aircraft.

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