Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018

37. Duties of pilot-in-command

Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed

37. Duties of pilot-in-command

(1)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for the operation and safety of the helicopter and for the safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board, from the moment the engine(s) are started until the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, with the engine(s) shut down and the rotor blades stopped.

(2)The pilot-in-command shall ensure that the checklists specified in these Regulations are complied with in detail.

(3)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for notifying the nearest appropriate authority by the quickest available means of any accident involving the helicopter, resulting in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the helicopter or property.

(4)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for reporting all known or suspected defects in the helicopter, to the operator, at the termination of the flight.

(5)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for the journey log book or the general declaration and

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Source: Kenya Law