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What are the Three (3) Phases of an Emergency?
INCERFA ALERFA DETRESFA


* UNCERTAINTY PHASE


ALERT PHASE


DISTRESS PHASE
Preliminary Communication (PRECOM) Search
Fails to arrive 30 mins. of ETA
Extended Communication (EXCOM) Search
Fails to land after 5 mins. of clearance
Impaired operating efficiency
Unlawful interference
No info after Excom search
Impaired operating efficiency, forced landing likely
Reasonable certainty; about to or have made a forced landing
* Declared by relevant air traffic service.


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