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Search the immediate area for surface vessels and if found, direct the vessel to the survivors |
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Keep the survivors in sight at all times until relieved by another aircraft or surface vessel |
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Climb as high as possible and report what you have seen to the ATCU |
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Stay long enough to be sure that the survivors were aware that you have seen them and then continue en-route |
| Explaination:
Procedures for pilots-in-command at the scene of an accident. When a pilot in command observes that either another aircraft or a surface craft is in distress, he shall, unless he is unable, or in the circumstances of the case considers it unreasonable or unnecessary:
a. keep in sight the aircraft in distress until such time as his presence is no longer necessary;
b. if his position is not known with certainty, take such action as will facilitate the determination of it;
c. report to the rescue co-ordination centre or air traffic services unit as much of the following information as possible:
i. type of craft in distress, its identification and condition;
ii. its position expressed in geographical co-ordinates or in distance and true bearing from a distinctive landmark, or from a radio navigation aids;
iii. time of observation expressed in hours and minutes GMT (UTC);
iv. number of persons observed;
v. whether persons have been seen to abandon the craft in distress;
vi. number of persons observed to be afloat;
vii. apparent physical condition of survivors;
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