Which entities must be immediately informed in the event of an aircraft crash, fire, or emergency?

• A. Airport Police and Airfield Operations
• B. Fire Department only
• C. FAA
• D. Airline Operations

Answer: (D)

When an aircraft crash, fire, or emergency occurs, the quickest way to mobilize a coordinated airport response is to notify Airline Operations. They serve as the central point for initiating the airline’s incident response and will immediately alert the airport’s emergency plan, coordinate with ground staff, and relay information to the appropriate agencies. This ensures the Fire Department, airport police, air traffic regulatory bodies, and other key players are brought into the response in a synchronized way. While those other entities will be involved and will respond, Airline Operations is the first link that kickstarts the entire emergency process, making it the best single point of contact in this situation.