To which authority must a DWI conviction be reported?

To which authority must a DWI conviction be reported?

• A. FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division
• B. NTSB
• C. TSA
• D. DOT

Answer: (A)

When a pilot is convicted of an offense involving alcohol or drugs, the reporting goes to the FAA. The FAA is the agency that issues pilot certificates and medical clearances, and it uses these reports to assess flight safety and a pilot’s ongoing eligibility. Pilots must notify the FAA within a set timeframe (typically within 60 days) of such a conviction so the agency can determine if any action on the medical certificate or flight privileges is needed. The other agencies — NTSB, TSA, and DOT — do not handle this routine reporting of DWI convictions.

When a pilot is convicted of an offense involving alcohol or drugs, the reporting goes to the FAA. The FAA is the agency that issues pilot certificates and medical clearances, and it uses these reports to assess flight safety and a pilot’s ongoing eligibility. Pilots must notify the FAA within a set timeframe (typically within 60 days) of such a conviction so the agency can determine if any action on the medical certificate or flight privileges is needed. The other agencies — NTSB, TSA, and DOT — do not handle this routine reporting of DWI convictions.