If you crash your sUAS into a powerline causing thousands of dollars' worth of damage, by what date must you report the accident to the FAA?

If you crash your sUAS into a powerline causing thousands of dollars' worth of damage, by what date must you report the accident to the FAA?

• A. June 15th
• B. June 5th
• C. June 30th
• D. July 1st

Answer: (A)

The rule being tested is that an sUAS accident involving substantial damage to property or an injury must be reported to the FAA within 10 days of the incident. In this scenario, the crash caused thousands of dollars in damage, which counts as substantial property damage, so the FAA must be notified within 10 days. If the accident occurred on June 5, the deadline is June 15. (If the incident happened on a different date, simply add 10 days to that date.)

The rule being tested is that an sUAS accident involving substantial damage to property or an injury must be reported to the FAA within 10 days of the incident. In this scenario, the crash caused thousands of dollars in damage, which counts as substantial property damage, so the FAA must be notified within 10 days. If the accident occurred on June 5, the deadline is June 15. (If the incident happened on a different date, simply add 10 days to that date.)