Procedures and Provisions after the Emergency Landing

Chapter 16.6

Leaving the Airplane after a Forced Landing

After a forced landing all occupants must leave the aircraft immediately because of the risk of fire. Procedures for leaving the aircraft after a forced landing are described in Chapters 1 (1.6.3) and 11 (11.3.2).

Arrangements after a Forced Landing

If the passengers are unharmed and the aircraft intact, the following tasks must be performed:

At an aerodrome

• Procedures according to the VFR-MANUAL
  

• Make sure the ATC flight plan (PLN) is closed.

Landing at an restricted aerodrome, not authorized for civilian traffic

• There is no valid prescribed procedure.
  

• Individual regulation with the operator, the persons in charge or the authorities apply.

• Make sure the ATC flight plan (PLN) is closed.

Arrangements after a Forced Landing

If the passengers are unharmed and the aircraft intact, the following tasks must be performed:

outside an aerodrome

After a forced landing outside an aerodrome it is forbidden to take off again, even if it is possible. The pilot must, insofar as he is able to do so, take the following measures:

• safeguard the aircraft, if necessary guard it
  

• close the flight plan (PLN), if it has been filed

For Switzerland the following rules apply:

Inform the necessary services by Tel 1414 (REGA)

• notify local authorities
  

• request FOCA instructions
  

• if there is any damage, notify the Federal Accident Investigation Bureau
  

the owner of the aircraft must be informed as soon as possible!

In other countries the procedures and rules may be different.