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Member Associations are encouraged to provide their members with accident
cards containing pertinent information such as the 24-hour emergency phone
number and the IFALPA 24-hour emergency phone number and a suggested
declaration in the event that the authorities require a statement of some kind.
For example:

Excerpt from the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Handbook:

GUIDELINES FOR PILOTS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT

1. Remember, if desired or required, to stop the Cockpit Voice Recorder immediately after landing, in
the event of an accident/incident, to avoid automatic erasure. Do NOT stop the CVR in flight. Do NOT
erase the CVR after a notifiable accident/incident.

2. Discharge your responsibilities to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew. Try to ensure that the
aircraft and its contents are secure and that nothing is interfered with or removed by an unauthorised
person.

3. Advise your proposed actions to the other crew member(s) concerned and keep them informed
about any inquiries being undertaken, if known.

4. Notify your employer and the appropriate authorities, giving only the facts pertaining to the acci-
dent/incident necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements. Make no attempt to analyse or expand
upon the situation and circumstances at this time.

5. Consider carefully whether you should continue to fly (if given the option) whilst the investigation
is taking place. Preoccupation with the incident and the stress factor must not be underestimated.
Automatic relief or suspension from duty may be a requirement pending a company investigation. A
medical check may also be required.

6. Notify (Association) immediately to arrange proper representation or legal counsel. Seek medical
assistance if required.

7. Consult your (Association) representative or legal counsel PRIOR TO completing any report form,
answering any questions and making any written or verbal statements or comment to ANYONE,
including Government and airline officials. You may make the following declaration: “Before making
a statement or report of any kind, I wish to exercise my right to consult with my Association repre-
sentative and/or legal counsel”.

8. Circumstances may vary but, as a general rule, you should not be subjected to any form of interro-
gation until you have had the opportunity to rest for at least 12 hours, take food, and received any
necessary medical attention. In any case, do not to answer any questions until you have received
legal advice and feel physically and mentally competent to do so.

9. Make private notes on events, figures, words spoken, etc. and keep them for later reference. You may
also require copies of relevant documents (e.g. weight and balance data) before proceedings com-
mence.

10. Give due consideration to the nature of the accident/incident and the consequent urgency needed
in proceedings to ensure that corrective action will be applied.

KEEP THIS SHEET WITH YOUR PERSONAL FLIGHT DOCUMENTS
IN AN EMERGENCY CONTACT (ASSOCIATION) at (24H PHONE NUMBER) or
IFALPA at +44 1202 653 110