After an emergency is declared, what should a pilot do?

• A. File/report as required by regulation or company procedure
• B. Notify the dispatcher
• C. Continue flight
• D. Land immediately

Answer: (A)

When an emergency is declared, you must formally record and report the event as required by regulations or company procedures. This step creates an official record for safety oversight, ensures authorities and the operator are informed, and supports any subsequent investigation and corrective actions. The reporting requirements are defined by law and by the airline’s safety policies, so following them promptly helps protect everyone involved and keeps the oversight chain intact.

While staying alive to the situation and coordinating with ATC and the crew are essential immediate actions, they do not replace the need to complete the mandated report. The other options describe actions that might be part of the emergency response in some cases (such as coordinating with dispatch or deciding on a landing) but they are not the universal, regulatory requirement that applies regardless of the specific scenario.