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In aviation lingo, "accident" is more serious than "serious incident" which is more serious than "incident". Accident is a plane crash, dead people, etc. Seri
by p_l 3y ago
In aviation lingo, "accident" is more serious than "serious incident" which is more serious than "incident".
Accident is a plane crash, dead people, etc.
Serious Incident is one that was dangerously close to moving into becoming an accident.
Incident is pretty much everyday thing and usually you investigate it yourself and self report. Includes even things like front wheel turning 90 degrees during taxiing resulting in broken front wheel assembly.
- agubelu 3y ago"Accident" doesn't only mean plane crash or dead people. According to ICAO Annex 13, it is also an accident when: "the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure which: - adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and - would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component" http://www.iprr.org/manuals/Annex13.html http://www.iprr.org/manuals/Annex13.html
- p_l 3y agoYeah. I simplified a little bit too much when writing on a phone. The shorthand we used when I was more active in flying was "the plane or the crew can't continue (without extensive work)"