Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Hazardous Material Violation; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
Today I was contacted by my Chief Pilot and notified that there had been an IOR (Internal Occurrence Report) written about a flight I flew about a week ago. According to the IOR; 'DG/HM (Dangerous Goods/HazMat) COMAT (Company Materials) loaded on aircraft form received in ZZZ1 with no PIC (Pilot-in-Command) signature or flight information'. Prior to departure I (PIC) was not notified of any DG/HM onboard the aircraft. I am positive that I did not receive a DG/HM PNF (Pilot Notification Form). I am sure that I would have remembered seeing it since it is typically not common to receive them and they are designed to stand out with their chevron red border and bright yellow pilot instructions. In addition; whenever I receive these forms I keep my copy in my flight bag for quite some time and I don't have one for this flight. I am assuming the cause of this error was that the DG/HM was loaded onto the aircraft and then for some reason someone forgot to notify or provide me with the PNF. I feel that in the past the DG/HM procedures we use have worked well. The PNF stands out and requires us to send a spec command through ACARS which serves as confirmation of receiving the form. It also helps that typically the CLR will have comments that there is DG/HM on board. I guess if I had any suggestion it would be that whoever loads the COMAT should then come directly to the flight deck with the form so that there is no middle man; or no time to get distracted or forget about it.
The Captain and I performed a routine revenue flight. The ramp personnel loaded some COMAT [Company Materials] cargo without our knowing and we did not receive the proper paperwork for it. No negative outcomes from the flight or the cargo. Forgetting to bring paperwork to flight crew and making them aware of any COMAT cargo that we needed to sign for. Just remembering to bring the proper paperwork to the crew so we know about it.
CRJ-200 Captain reported being notified that he neglected to sign required Hazmat documents while operating as PIC during the previous week. Reporter stated he did not receive any information or documents that DG cargo was loaded onboard.