### Question
How is the term aircraft accident defined?


### Answer
The term **aircraft accident** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 1136* as the following:

> any aviation disaster regardless of its cause or suspected cause

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 1136*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES > CHAPTER 11-NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD > SUBCHAPTER III-AUTHORITY**

