What action is required if there is an engine failure during flight?

In the event of an engine failure during flight, the appropriate action is to notify the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) immediately. This is essential because engine failures are considered significant safety incidents, and the NTSB is responsible for investigating such occurrences to ensure the safety of aviation. Reporting such an incident helps to gather critical information that can lead to improvements in aircraft design, maintenance practices, and pilot training, ultimately enhancing flight safety standards.

While it is important to report incidents to regulatory bodies, the urgency of notifying the NTSB reflects the need for immediate attention to serious aviation safety issues. Other actions, such as filing a report to the FAA or submitting a general incident report, also have their places in aviation protocol but do not emphasize the immediacy required after an engine failure in the same way as notifying the NTSB does.