Which situation does NOT require a report to the NTSB according to Part 830?

The situation that does not require a report to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) according to Part 830 is damage from striking ground equipment while taxiing. Part 830 outlines specific events that necessitate reporting based on their significance to aviation safety. Typically, these events include serious injuries, fatalities, aircraft damage that affects the structure or performance of the aircraft, and incidents that may impact operational safety.

In this context, striking ground equipment while taxiing could be classified as more of an operational issue rather than an event of substantial safety concern. While still significant, these types of incidents do not generally meet the reporting criteria set forth for severe accidents or incidents that might indicate a need for a safety review.

On the other hand, incidents such as serious injuries to a passenger or a crew's inability to perform duties due to illness indicate situations that could critically affect the safety of flight operations and warrant investigation and reporting. A fire during flight, even if extinguished, poses a significant risk to safety, thereby requiring notification to the NTSB due to potentially serious implications for the aircraft and its occupants.