EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PAGE 1/8
Action to be taken in the event of a
GLIDER / AIRCRAFT CRASH ON OR NEAR THE AIRFIELD
(a) CALL AMBULANCE 999
State "HUSBANDS BOSWORTH AIRFIELD, LEICESTERSHIRE”
Do not move pilot if in pain unless further risk of injury, e.g. fire.
If injuries are fatal the body should only be moved under supervision of police/ambulance.
(b) Station responsible person to man the gate to direct emergency services and control access to field.
(c) Start log of events.
(d) Appoint responsible person to man the phone and keep log.
(e) Inform:-
Office 01858 880521
(f) After assessment of damage/injury
Inform Dept. of Transport AAIB 01252 512299
(24 hrs.).
Request permission to move aircraft.
(g) Notify police 0116 2222222 FOR INFORMATION ONLY and ask them to notify next of kin if necessary. If possible, find a friend to accompany them.
(h) Take witness statements, photographs, make sketches as appropriate.
(i) Inform:-
BGA Office 0116 2531051
Regional Safety Officer via BGA
(j) Prepare press statement. (Manager/Deputy only)
(k) Note if third party claims are likely.
(l) Complete Accident Report Form and Insurance Form as far as possible.