The following people must notify the AAIB without delay if they have knowledge of an aircraft accidents or serious incidents which occurred in Malaysia:

• The crew of the aircraft;
• The owner of the aircraft;
• The operator of the aircraft;
• People involved in the maintenance, design, or manufacture of the aircraft;
• People involved in the training of the aircraft's crew;
• People involved in providing air air traffic control, flight information services to the aircraft; and
  
• Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority.

The AAIB will need to know as much of the following information as possible:

• The type, model, nationality and registration marks of the aircraft;
• The nemes of the owner, operator and hirer (if any) of the aircraft;
• The name of the commander of the aircraft;
• The date and time (UTC) of the accident or serious incident;
• The last point of departure and the next point of intended landing of the aircraft;
• The number of
  • Crew on board and the number killed or seriously injured;
  • Passengers on board and the number killed or seriously injured;
  • Other persons killed or seriously injured as a result of the accident.
• The nature of the accident or serious incident and the extent of damage as far as is known.​​
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