What is considered an aircraft incident?
What is considered an aircraft incident? Definition. An incident is defined as: An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft which affects or could affect the safety of operation.
What is an example of an incident in aviation?
Fires and smoke in the passenger compartment, in cargo compartments or engine fires, even though such fires were extinguished by the use of extinguishing agents. Events requiring the emergency use of oxygen by the flight crew. Aircraft structural failures or engine disintegrations not classified as an accident.