You just walked away from a spectacular crash that totally destroyed the airplane. You have walked only a few yards when someone who obviously saw the crash comes running up to you and says: " I can't believe you're alive. What happened?" You're pretty sure that you forgot to disengage the gust locks on the aircraft's control surfaces before attempting to take off.

a. what will you say and why?

b. Who must you notify about this accident, and when and how?

c. To whom are you required to submit a written report about the accident, and when?