Where should one report a Class A mishap?

Reporting a Class A mishap requires following specific protocols established for ensuring thorough investigations and proper documentation. A Class A mishap is characterized as an incident that results in a total cost of damage of $2,000,000 or more, or any injury that results in a fatality or permanent total disability.

The correct entity to report a Class A mishap to is the Fleet Naval Aviation Safety Board (FNAEB). This body is responsible for reviewing and analyzing aviation mishaps within naval operations. The FNAEB conducts detailed investigations into these incidents to identify root causes and contribute to safety improvements, making their involvement critical for the proper handling of severe accidents in the military aviation context.

Other options, such as the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and ACSA (Aviation Certification Safety Authority), serve distinct roles in aviation safety and regulation but are not specifically tasked with handling Class A mishaps within the Navy framework. Therefore, when it comes to reporting the most severe incidents in naval aviation, the FNAEB is the relevant authority to ensure that all details of the mishap are appropriately managed and that lessons can be learned to improve future safety.