Which detail is included in the death inflight report to identify the deceased?

• A. This report should include the name, address, phone and signature of anyone able to identify the deceased.
• B. It should include the passenger's travel itinerary.
• C. It should include a medical opinion on cause of death.
• D. It should be filed only after landing.

Answer: (A)

Identifying the deceased quickly and accurately is the goal of the death inflight report. The report should capture who can confirm the person’s identity, including the name, address, phone number, and signature of someone able to identify the deceased. This provides a verifiable point of contact and accountability for authorities handling the situation, helping to prevent misidentification and ensuring the right next of kin can be notified.

The other details aren’t about identity: travel itinerary isn’t essential for identifying the person, a medical opinion on cause of death isn’t part of the identification and typically requires medical examiner processes, and delaying the filing until after landing would hinder timely recognition and reporting to the proper authorities.