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Multilingual Emergency Instructions

Emergency response instructions for flight crew in the event of a dangerous goods incident on board. View in EN/DE/FR/ES.

General Dangerous Goods Incidents

  1. 1The captain must be informed immediately.
  2. 2Identify the location and type of dangerous goods involved.
  3. 3Move passengers and crew away from the affected area.
  4. 4If in cargo compartment, reduce or shut off ventilation.
  5. 5Determine nearest suitable airport for landing.
  6. 6Notify ground services in advance (type of DG, UN number).

Fire / Smoke Events

  1. 1Initiate fire alarm procedure.
  2. 2Use Halon / BCF extinguisher (cargo compartment automatic system).
  3. 3Cabin fire: respond with portable fire extinguisher.
  4. 4Lithium battery fire: use water or water-based suppression (Halon is ineffective).
  5. 5Control the burning package by cooling.
  6. 6Cargo compartment fire: DO NOT open compartment door.
  7. 7Continue monitoring even after the situation appears resolved.

Spillage / Leakage Events

  1. 1Identify and isolate the spillage/leakage area.
  2. 2Prevent access to the affected area (including crew).
  3. 3If toxic substance spilled, use oxygen masks.
  4. 4If corrosive substance spilled, prevent skin contact.
  5. 5Radioactive spill: mark the area, keep everyone away.
  6. 6On landing, inform rescue teams about the spill.

These instructions are compiled from ICAO/IATA Emergency Response Guidance sources. For detailed information, refer to the IATA Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods document.