The table below outlines responsibilities and time frames for the most common occurrences.
The information in this table has been taken from Advisory Circular AC12-1 Mandatory occurrence notification and information.
What is an accident or incident?
0508 ACCIDENT (0508 222 433)
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| Type of occurrence | Initial notification | Provide details to CAA | Submit investigation report to CAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time frame | As soon as practicable | Accidents: Within 10 days Incidents: Within 14 days |
Within 90 days |
| Accident | Pilot in command (or operator) 0508 ACCIDENT 0508 222 433 |
Pilot in command (or operator) |
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| Serious incident or immediate hazard to aircraft operations | Certificate holder or person involved 0508 ACCIDENT 0508 222 433 |
Certificate holder or person involved | Certificate holder |
| Aircraft, dangerous goods, facility malfunction, defect or security incidents | Certificate holder | Certificate holder | |
| Airspace incident | Pilot in command | Pilot in command or certificate holder | Certificate holder |
| Bird incident | Pilot in command | Pilot in command | |
| Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) incident | Certificate holder Notify CAA within 72 hours |
Certificate holder | Certificate holder |
| All other incidents | Person involved |
