Aircraft emergencies can be called into the PSAP by the pilot, passenger on board or by a witness on the ground. True or False.

Aircraft emergencies can be called into the PSAP by the pilot, passenger on board or by a witness on the ground. True or False.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Pilot Only
• D. Witness Only

Answer: (A)

The important idea is that anyone who witnesses or experiences an aircraft emergency can alert local emergency services, not just one specific role. A pilot in distress can initiate a call if able, a passenger on board can report the situation, and a witness on the ground can notify the PSAP with details such as location, type of emergency, and injuries or hazards. PSAPs are the point of contact for coordinating the appropriate responders, so the statement is true because there’s no restriction on who may make the emergency report.

The important idea is that anyone who witnesses or experiences an aircraft emergency can alert local emergency services, not just one specific role. A pilot in distress can initiate a call if able, a passenger on board can report the situation, and a witness on the ground can notify the PSAP with details such as location, type of emergency, and injuries or hazards. PSAPs are the point of contact for coordinating the appropriate responders, so the statement is true because there’s no restriction on who may make the emergency report.