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Emergency Response
INTRODUCTION
An emergency could occur at a general aviation airport, and it is important for the airport to be prepared to handle such situations. This chapter discusses some of the more common emergencies that may occur at an airport.
RESPONSE TO A GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
Aircraft accidents may occur at general aviation airports that do not house any professional airport firefighters. The first responders to such an accident in most cases will be the airport, fixed-base operator, or flight school staff, followed by local police, fire, and emergency medical support. The first responder to a general aviation aircraft accident could save lives and affect the outcome of the crash investigation by knowing what to do. ...
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