In the complex tapestry of aviation safety and accident reporting, the DA Form 2397-AB-R, known as the Abbreviated Aviation Accident Report (AAAR), stands as a crucial document designed to encapsulate the essential details of aviation incidents. Tailored for a wide array of occurrences including Class C, D, E, F, Combat A and B, and all aircraft ground incidents, this form serves a foundational role in the systematic analysis and prevention of future accidents. With stipulations laid out in both AR 385-40 and DA Pamphlet 385-40, the completion of this form, encompassing blocks 1 through 18 for all accidents, is mandated, while specifying that no further entry is needed for Class D, E, and F incidents absent of human error or injury. The AAAR collects data ranging from the date, time, and aircraft serial number to more detailed accident cause factors, including human error, materiel failure, or environmental conditions, providing a comprehensive snapshot of each incident. Furthermore, sections such as estimated accident costs, flight data, and a summary of the accident sequence enhance its functionality as a vital tool for the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army (OCSA), the proponent agency overseeing this form. Designed to facilitate a thorough review and analysis process, the DA 2397-AB-R epitomizes the Army's committed approach to fostering aviation safety and operational efficacy through meticulous documentation and review.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Da Form 2397 Ab R |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | MTDS, Stds, Flt, ACDTS |
ABBREVIATED AVIATION ACCIDENT REPORT (AAAR)
FOR ALL CLASS C, D, E, F, COMBAT A AND B, AND ALL AIRCRAFT GROUND
For use of this form, see AR
REQUIREMENTS CONTROL SYMBOL
COMPLETE BLKS
1. DATE/CASE NO. |
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b. Category |
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7. ACCIDENT LOCATION
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c. City (Nearest to acdt site)
d. State
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a. Name of Unit
ORGANIZATION INVOLVED
b. UIC(6 Digit Unit Id Code) c. Home Station
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ORGANIZATION DEEMED ACCOUNTABLE (If same as block 8 leave blank) |
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10. ESTIMATED ACCIDENT COST |
a. Acft Total Loss |
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b. Acft Damage (Excl man |
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h. Total (This acft) |
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11. GEN. |
a. Msn |
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e. Fire |
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Inflight |
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and C acdts, attach DA Form |
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Postcrash |
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12. FLIGHT |
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Phase of Operation (Enter max of 3 |
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specify phase (e.g., hover, NOE, etc.) |
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w hich best describes the acdt/incdt, e.g., |
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tree strike, generator failure, eng overspeed, |
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hard landing fuel exhaustion, dropped cargo, |
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Emergency |
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oil cooler bearing failure, etc.) |
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14. ACCIDENT CAUSE FACTORS (Enter |
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D, S, or U to identify Definite, Suspected, or |
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failures)(If D or S complete blk 16) |
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15. SUMMARY (Enter summary of acdt sequence from onset of emergency through termination of flight . For Class D, E, and F, include the type of materiel failure and/or environmental factors.)
16. COMPONENT AND PART FAILURE/MALFUNCTION DATA (part that initiated failure/malfunction.) |
17. ENVIRONMENTAL |
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(1) Weather Conditions |
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(a) Hail |
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c. Part Number |
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d. NSN |
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18. BOARD PRESIDENT/ASO/POC |
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Grade
Branch
DA FORM
APD 9V3.000
COMPLETE BLKS 19 - 26 FOR ALL CLASS C, COMBAT CLASS A, B, ACFT GROUND CLASS A, B, C, AND ALL CLASS ACDTS INVOLVING HUMAN ERROR/INJURY.
19 |
. MOON ILLUMINATION DATA (For night Class A, B, or C acdts. |
If blk a is " no" , no other entry is required.) |
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. WIRE STRIKE DATA (If " no" in blk a, no other entry is required) |
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21 |
. PERSONNEL DATA (Complete for each crew member w ith access to fit controls or other personnel injured or having a contributing role in the accident; use additional forms as needed) |
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a. Name (last, first, MI)
(1) SSN
(2) Grade (3)Sex (4)Duty (5)SVC (6)UIC (Assigned)
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(12)Injury (If " yes" |
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23. ACDT CAUSE FACTORS (Blk 24 must support all cause factors checked; See DA Pam
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know n or w ays to achieve them not know n) |
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24. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (See instructions in DA Pam
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SI 1 |
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25. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (CCAD, DA Forms
26. COMMAND REVIEW (Required for Class A and B combat and all Class C acdts. Use separate sheet for
REVIEWER |
Organization |
Name (Typed/Printed) |
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REVERSE OF DA FORM
APD 9V3.000