Originally Posted by CAP493
The following preliminary action for a non-radio aircraft shall be commenced not later
than 30 minutes after ETA:
• Check flight plan for obvious errors in compilation or transmission;
• Consult operating company or representative if available;
• Confirm ATD with aerodrome of departure using the quickest means of
communication;
• Inform the ACC supervisor of the situation and in co-ordination with him:
a) Check with alternate aerodromes;
b) Send RQS message;
c) Check with any likely aerodromes on and adjacent to the proposed route of the
aircraft.
The following overdue action for a non-radio aircraft shall be commenced not later
than 1 hour after ETA:
• Notify the parent ACC that the aircraft is now fully overdue and state the action
already taken;
• In consultation with the ACC supervisor, continue endeavours to trace the aircraft,
e.g. notify local police or any other appropriate bodies to be on the lookout for the
aircraft if it is assumed that it has made a forced landing in a particular area.
This is assuming that a flightplan has been filed (Surprising how many flights don't) and that there is someone at the destination aerodrome to carry out these tasks, I notice that you mention the destination being a private strip.