What defines a Class C mishap?

A Class C mishap is specifically defined as an incident that results in damage ranging between $50,000 and $500,000. This classification reflects the severity of the financial impact, which helps ensure appropriate responses and preventive measures are enacted within aviation safety protocols. It encompasses not only physical damage to aircraft or equipment but also any associated repair costs that form part of the overall assessment of the incident’s seriousness.

Class B and Class A mishaps represent more severe financial damage thresholds, with Class A exceeding $2 million and Class B falling between $500,000 and $2 million. Meanwhile, the option relating to injury without lost time does not pertain to the monetary criteria that define Class C mishaps, thus reinforcing why the true criteria center around the specific financial range mentioned.