Which team is responsible for handling accidents on the flight deck?

The team responsible for handling accidents on the flight deck is the Crash and Salvage team. This team specifically focuses on managing emergency situations, including aircraft accidents or fires that may occur during flight operations. Their training includes appropriate response tactics—ranging from firefighting to rescue operations—ensuring that they can effectively mitigate risks and protect both personnel and aircraft.

Medical personnel play a crucial role in offering immediate medical assistance during an emergency, but their primary function is not to handle the accident scene itself. Plane directors are responsible for the safe movement of aircraft on the flight deck but do not engage in accident response. Elevator operators manage the movement of planes between different levels of the aircraft carrier or air station but do not manage flight deck incidents. Thus, the specialized focus and training of the Crash and Salvage team make them the key responders in handling accidents on the flight deck.