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A passenger/cargo flight is in the cruise at FL390, when a fire occurs. The aircraft is carrying a load of Dangerous Goods (DG). In this situation, who must be notified?

  • A

    The appropriate Air Traffic Service (ATS) unit.

  • B

    The appropriate Search and Rescue (SAR) unit.

  • C

    The operator.

  • D

    The passengers.

ICAO Doc 9284, also known as The Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air is the source for this question. It states that if in-flight and an emergency occurs, the pilot-in-command/commander should, as soon as the situation permits, inform the appropriate ATS unit of any dangerous goods carried as cargo on board the aircraft.

This information should include:

  • The proper shipping name and/or UN number of the DG,
  • The class of DG,
  • Any identified subsidiary risks
  • And also the quantity and location on board.

Note: Although telling the operator, the passengers and possibly a SAR makes sense, this question is testing your knowledge of the Dangerous Goods Learning Objectives.

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