Definition of Incident
An incident in aviation refers to any event or situation, other than an accident, that is related to the operation of an aircraft and has the potential to compromise the safety of flight operations. The term “incident” encompasses a wide range of events, from minor occurrences that have little or no impact on the safety of flight operations to more serious incidents that require immediate attention and intervention from air traffic control or other aviation authorities.
Examples of incidents include a bird strike that causes damage to the aircraft, a near-miss with another aircraft, an equipment malfunction, or a communication breakdown between the pilot and air traffic control. In all cases, the incident must be reported and investigated to identify the root cause and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Incidents are classified and reported according to their severity, with the most serious incidents requiring immediate action to prevent a potential accident. Aviation authorities use incident reporting systems to collect and analyze data on incidents, which helps to identify trends and develop strategies to improve the safety of flight operations.
In summary, an incident in aviation refers to any event, situation, or condition that affects or has the potential to affect the safety of flight operations, other than an accident. These events are reported, analyzed, and used to develop strategies to improve the safety and efficiency of aviation operations.
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