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Question 1

What is the primary goal of a criminal investigation in aviation?
A. Prevent future accidents
B. Assign liability
C. Convict an individual
D. Recommend safety improvements

Answer 1

C. Convict an individual

Question 2

Which type of investigation focuses on apportioning blame and awarding remedies?
A. Criminal
B. Civil liability
C. Safety
D. Public inquiry

Answer 2

B. Civil liability

Question 3

Which of the following investigations is NOT meant to assign blame or liability?
A. Criminal
B. Civil
C. Safety
D. Coroner’s inquest

Answer 3

→ C. Safety

Question 4

When did the first fatal aviation accident occur?
A. 1903
B. 1908
C. 1912
D. 1785

Answer 4

→ B. 1908

Question 5

Who is considered the “Father of Accident Investigation”?
A. Samuel Langley
B. Frank Lahm
C. Andrew Corswell
D. Justice Dubin

Answer 5

→ B. Frank Lahm

Question 6

Which plane was involved in the first commercial passenger flight?
A. Wright Flyer
B. DC6
C. DC3
D. Boeing 737

Answer 6

→ C. DC3

Question 7

What year was the ICAO established?
A. 1920
B. 1944
C. 1958
D. 1990

Answer 7

→ B. 1944

Question 8

Which act was the first regulatory aviation body in the UK?
A. ICAO Convention
B. British Air Navigation Transport Act
C. FAA Regulation Act
D. Air Safety Modernization Act

Answer 8

→ B. British Air Navigation Transport Act

Question 9

What organization is responsible for investigating aviation accidents in Canada today?
A. CASB
B. FAA
C. TSB
D. ICAO

Answer 9

→ C. TSB

Question 10

What incident led to the Moshansky Report and the creation of the TSB?
A. Tenerife Runway Collision
B. De Roziere Balloon crash
C. Air Ontario Fokker 28 crash
D. Aloha 243 Incident

Answer 10

C. Air Ontario Fokker 28 crash

Question 11

Which class of TSB investigation is unique and addresses systemic risks?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 5

Answer 11

→ A. Class 1

Question 12

Which TSB investigation class is the most frequently used for non-fatal events?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4

Answer 12

→ C. Class 3

Question 13

What percentage of fatal aviation accidents occur during final approach or landing?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%

Answer 13

→ C. 50%

Question 14

Which acronym represents a mid-air collision or risk of it?
A. C-FIT
B. MAC
C. RE
D. RAMP

Answer 14

→ B. MAC

Question 15

Which aviation disaster is considered the deadliest in history by fatalities?
A. Tenerife Runway Collision (1977)
B. Air Ontario Fokker 28 (1989)
C. Aloha Flight 243
D. Kity Hawk Accident (1908)

Answer 15

→ A. Tenerife Runway Collision (1977)

Question 16

Which report led to the creation of the Canada Aviation Safety Board (CASB)?
A. Lahm Report
B. Moshansky Report
C. Dubin Report
D. ICAO Report

Answer 16

→ C. Dubin Report

Question 17

Who was the Canadian aviation safety pioneer that contributed significantly to aviation investigations?
A. Frank Lahm
B. Andrew Corswell
C. Justice Dubin
D. Samuel Langley

Answer 17

→ B. Andrew Corswell

Question 18

How many transportation occurrences are reported to the TSB annually?
A. About 1,500
B. About 2,000
C. About 3,800
D. About 5,000

Answer 18

→ C. About 3,800

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a phase in a TSB investigation?
A. Field Phase
B. Court Phase
C. Examination and Analysis Phase
D. Report Phase

Answer 19

→ B. Court Phase

Question 20

What is the mission of the TSB Canada?
A. Assign criminal responsibility
B. Promote commercial aviation growth
C. Advance transportation safety in federally regulated sectors
D. Develop civil aviation codes

Answer 20

→ C. Advance transportation safety in federally regulated sectors

Question 21

What does SCF-NP stand for in accident classification?
A. Short Circuit Failure – Non-Pilot
B. System/Component Failure – Non-Powerplant
C. Safety Check Failure – No Procedures
D. Safety Component Fault – Navigation Panel

Answer 21

→ B. System/Component Failure – Non-Powerplant

Question 22

Which acronym refers to an aircraft losing control during landing and exiting the runway?
A. RE (Runway Excursion)
B. RI (Runway Incursion)
C. ARC (Abnormal Runway Contact)
D. MAC (Mid-Air Collision)

Answer 22

→ A. RE (Runway Excursion)

Question 23

Which classification would apply to a tail strike incident with no major injuries and repairable damage?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 4
D. Class 6

Answer 23

→ C. Class 4

Question 24

Which country’s investigative body is known as the AAIB?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. United States
D. United Kingdom

Answer 24

→ D. United Kingdom

Question 25

Which organization is described as small but staffed with competent individuals and is unimodal? A. NTSB (USA) B. ATSB (Australia) C. AAIB (UK) D. AIC (Russia)

Answer 25

→ C. AAIB (UK)

Question 26

Which aircraft was involved in the first powered, fixed-wing flight in 1903? A. De Rozier Balloon B. DC3 C. Wright Flyer D. Langley Aerodrome

Answer 26

→ C. Wright Flyer

Question 27

Who attempted a flight in 1903 that resulted in a crash, marking the first airplane accident? A. Frank Lahm B. Orville Wright C. Samuel Langley D. Andrew Corswell

Answer 27

→ C. Samuel Langley

Question 28

Which 1930 aircraft innovation allowed for commercial flights to be quieter and at higher altitudes? A. Cabin pressurization B. Jet propulsion C. De-icing boots D. Retractable landing gear

Answer 28

→ A. Cabin pressurization

Question 29

What was the name of the balloon involved in the first fatal aviation accident in 1785? A. Fokker 28 B. De Rozier Balloon C. Wright Flyer D. Corswell Aero

Answer 29

→ B. De Rozier Balloon

Question 30

What was unique about the DC3 aircraft introduced in the 1930s? A. It was jet-powered B. It was the first aircraft to fly around the world C. It’s still flying in Canada D. It was the first supersonic plane

Answer 30

→ C. It’s still flying in Canada

Question 31

The FAA was created in 1958 to manage which system? A. International accident law B. Criminal liability investigations C. National air traffic control D. Civil aviation manufacturing standards

Answer 31

→ C. National air traffic control

Question 32

What is Annex 13 of the ICAO focused on? A. Passenger safety B. Criminal aviation law C. Accident investigation cooperation D. Airworthiness certification

Answer 32

→ C. Accident investigation cooperation

Question 33

How many board members can the TSB Canada have? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

Answer 33

→ B. 5

Question 34

The TSB reports to Parliament through which body? A. Ministry of Aviation B. House of Commons Committee on Safety C. President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada D. Office of the Prime Minister

Answer 34

→ C. President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada

Question 35

Which TSB class involves only data gathering and no report? A. Class 3 B. Class 4 C. Class 5 D. Class 6

Answer 35

→ C. Class 5

Question 36

What is a Class 6 TSB investigation typically associated with? A. Domestic weather-related accidents B. Foreign state support or Canadian-made products C. Military aviation D. Runway excursions

Answer 36

→ B. Foreign state support or Canadian-made products

Question 37

What type of report did Frank Lahm write following the 1908 fatal crash? A. Criminal summary B. Safety recommendation report C. Factual report with no recommendations D. Public inquiry

Answer 37

→ C. Factual report with no recommendations

Question 38

What was a major cause in the Aloha 243 incident? A. Bird strike B. Ice on wings C. Pressurization fatigue cycles D. Human error in ATC

Answer 38

→ C. Pressurization fatigue cycles

Question 39

Which report followed the Air Ontario crash in Dryden in 1989? A. Lahm Report B. ICAO Annex Report C. Moshansky Report D. Corswell Inquiry

Answer 39

→ C. Moshansky Report

Question 40

The Air Arrow 1985 crash involved personnel from which organization? A. NATO B. American Military C. UN Peacekeepers D. British Royal Air Force

Answer 40

→ B. American Military

Question 41

What percentage of fatal accidents occur during final approach or landing? A) 25% B) 40% C) 50% D) 60%

Answer 41

Answer: C

Question 42

What does SCF-NP stand for? A) Sudden crash failure - non-pilot B) System/component failure – non-power plant C) Standard control failure – no propulsion D) Structural component fracture - no power

Answer 42

Answer: B

Question 43

What does RI stand for in aviation incidents? A) Runway incursion B) Rotor imbalance C) Rudder input D) Radio interference

Answer 43

Answer: A

Question 44

What incident involves aircraft losing control after landing due to insufficient braking? A) RAMP B) RE – Runway Excursion C) ARC D) ICE

Answer 44

Answer: B

Question 45

What does MAC refer to in aviation safety? A) Maximum altitude cruise B) Mid-air collision or risk of collision C) Mechanical actuator crash D) Mandatory accident check

Answer 45

Answer: B

Question 45

What does COC-I refer to? A) Cockpit control isolation B) Cabin oxygen circulation issue C) Loss of control in flight D) Code of conduct incident

Answer 45

Answer: C

Question 46

Which agency is known for being multimodal and similar to the USA system? A) UK AAIB B) ATSB (Australia) C) ICAO D) AIC (Russia)

Answer 46

Answer: B

Question 47

What characterizes the UK AAIB? A) Large organization B) Large budget C) Small organization with competent individuals D) Focus on marine safety

Answer 47

Answer: C

Question 48

Which is the U.S. accident investigation authority? A) FAA B) CASB C) NTSB D) ICAO

Answer 48

Answer: C

Question 49

Which organization has the first independent aviation investigation authority? A) CASB B) ICAO C) NTSB D) ATSB

Answer 49

Answer:C

Question 50

Which class is for Safety Issue Investigations? A) Class 1 B) Class 2 C) Class 3 D) Class 5

Answer 50

Answer: A

Question 51

Which class represents data gathering only? A) Class 2 B) Class 4 C) Class 5 D) Class 6

Answer 51

Answer: C

Question 52

Which TSB class includes foreign state support for a Canadian-made product? A) Class 1 B) Class 4 C) Class 5 D) Class 6

Answer 52

Answer: D

Question 53

How many phases does a TSB investigation have? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

Answer 53

Answer: B

Question 53

Which phase involves report writing and publication? A) Field phase B) Examination and analysis C) Report phase D) Review phase

Answer 53

Answer: C

Question 54

How many transportation occurrences are reported to the TSB annually? A) 1,000 B) 2,500 C) 3,800 D) 5,000

Answer 54

Answer: C

Question 55

How many employees does the TSB have approximately? A) 150 B) 200 C) 220 D) 300

Answer 55

Answer: C

Question 56

To whom does the TSB report? A) Transport Minister B) Prime Minister C) President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada D) Governor General

Answer 56

Answer: C

Question 57

What is not a function of the TSB? A) Assign fault B) Conduct investigations C) Make safety recommendations D) Publish reports

Answer 57

Answer: A

Question 58

What major 1989 crash in Dryden, Ontario led to the Moshansky Report? A) Air Arrow B) Fokker 28 – Air Ontario C) DC3 – Toronto D) Boeing 747 – Air Canada

Answer 58

Answer: B

Question 59

What was the result of the Moshansky Report? A) Establishment of ICAO B) Formation of the FAA C) Creation of the TSB D) Decommissioning of Fokker aircraft

Answer 59

Answer: C

Question 60

What accident in 1985 involved many US servicemen and is referred to as the first major accident in Canada? A) Tenerife B) Air Arrow C) Aloha 243 D) Wright Flyer crash

Answer 60

Answer: B

Question 61

What was the result of the 1980 Dubin Report? A) Brought ICAO to Canada B) Recommended the CASB C) Banned DC6 aircraft D) Removed FAA oversight

Answer 61

Answer: B

Question 62

Which accident involved an Aloha 737 with fatigue from short cycles? A) Tenerife B) DC3 C) Aloha 243 D) Fokker 28

Answer 62

Answer: C

Question 62

Who was Andrew Corswell? A) Judge on Tenerife accident B) ICAO founder C) Canada’s leading pioneer on aviation safety D) FAA director

Answer 62

Answer: C

Question 63

When was ICAO established? A) 1935 B) 1944 C) 1958 D) 1990

Answer 63

Answer: B

Question 64

What document outlines ICAO’s rules for international investigations? A) ICAO Act B) Annex 13 C) Aviation Law Charter D) State Treaty of Transport

Answer 64

Answer: B

Question 65

What innovation did the DC6 introduce in 1947? A) Pressurized cabin B) Jet engines C) Turboprop technology D) Automatic controls

Answer 65

Answer: A

Question 66

What aircraft began commercial flights in 1935 and is still flying in Canada? A) DC6 B) Boeing 727 C) DC3 D) Aloha 737

Answer 66

Answer: C

Question 67

Who flew the first powered fixed-wing flight in 1903? A) Langley B) Samuel Morse C) Wright brothers D) Charles Lindbergh

Answer 67

Answer: C

Question 68

What year was the first fatal airplane accident? A) 1903 B) 1905 C) 1908 D) 1910

Answer 68

Answer:C

Question 69

What accident is associated with Samuel Langley in 1903? A) Fatal crash B) First powered flight C) Non-fatal developmental crash D) Passenger service test

Answer 69

Answer: C

Question 70

Who is known as the father of accident investigation? A) Andrew Corswell B) Orville Wright C) Frank Lahm D) Justice Dubin

Answer 70

Answer: C

Question 71

What event in 1912 marked the first formal accident report? A) Langley crash B) Fokker 28 C) British Royal Aeroclub crash D) Air Arrow

Answer 71

Answer: C

Question 72

What was the first transatlantic flight year? A) 1919 B) 1935 C) 1944 D) 1926

Answer 72

Answer: A

Question 73

Which investigation type aims to prevent recurrence, not assign blame? A) Criminal B) Public Inquiry C) Civil D) Safety Investigation

Answer 73

Answer: D

Question 74

Which investigation seeks conviction and uses strict evidence procedures? A) Safety B) Civil C) Criminal D) Public Inquiry

Answer 74

Answer: C

Question 75

Which type of investigation uses “expert witnesses” and shares all evidence? A) Public Inquiry B) Civil C) Criminal D) Safety

Answer 75

Answer: B

Question 76

Which investigation type is not punitive and is commissioned by the government? A) Criminal B) Public Inquiry C) Civil D) Safety

Answer 76

Answer: B

Question 77

What was the first fatal aviation accident in history? A) Wright Flyer crash B) De Roziere Balloon C) Langley’s aircraft D) Samuel Langley’s 1903 test

Answer 77

Answer: B