RegulationsQuestion 2 of 100
During a rooftop survey a small unmanned aircraft loses power, falls, and strikes a parked car. Nobody is hurt, but the body shop estimates $900 to repair the vehicle. What must the remote pilot in command do?
a.File a report with the FAA within 10 calendar days of the accident
b.Take no action, because no person was injured in the event
c.File a report with the FAA within 24 hours of the accident
d.Take no action, because damage under $1,000 is exempt
Explanation
Correct answer: report to the FAA within 10 calendar days. Section 107.9 requires a report when property damage other than to the small unmanned aircraft exceeds $500 to repair or replace, and $900 clears that threshold. Injury is not the only trigger, the deadline is 10 days rather than 24 hours, and the reporting threshold is $500, not $1,000.
Law Reference: 14 CFR §107.9Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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