What is the primary source of information for incident and accident reporting?

The primary source of information for incident and accident reporting is indeed NTSB 830. This regulation outlines the requirements for reporting accidents and incidents involving aircraft. It specifies the obligations of both operators and pilots when it comes to reporting any event that meets certain criteria, including serious accidents that involve substantial damage to the aircraft or injury to individuals.

NTSB 830 provides detailed guidance on what constitutes an accident or incident, how they should be reported, and the timelines for reporting. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates these accidents to improve aviation safety and prevent future occurrences.

The other sources mentioned, such as FAR 61 and FAR 91, primarily address pilot certification and operating rules for aircraft, respectively. While they contain important regulations pertinent to aviation safety, they do not serve as the main directive for reporting accidents and incidents. FAA regulations, in general, cover a wide range of aviation activities but do not specifically focus on the protocols for reporting incidents and accidents in the same detailed manner as NTSB 830 does.