Introduction
With the advent of aviation, there are many problems and dangers that pilots and passengers have to face. Issues that arise must be classified and distinguished for faster and more correct decision-making. This is done by differentiating accidents and incidents in aviation. Each has different reporting requirements and is used in aviation for various purposes. This article will explain the difference between an aircraft accident and an incident, as well as some examples to give a more detailed understanding of the two terms.
Concept Comparison
Aircraft Accident
An aircraft accident and an incident are two different concepts used in aviation. Both terms describe aviation-related incidents, but the difference is how severe the consequences are. In aviation, an accident is characterized by traumatic effects and material loss or damage to the vehicle (Srinivasan, Nagarajan, & Mahadevan, 2019). Aviation accidents result in the total or partial loss of a car, damage to buildings and property, severe injury, or death. In this case, an accident in aviation is the loss of an aircraft with passengers and crew.
It can also be an aircraft accident during a flight in which passengers or crew are injured. In addition, an aircraft accident must be reported to the aviation administration. For example, in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration requires airlines to report any aircraft accident that results in the total or partial destruction of an aircraft or death or severe injury to a person.
Aviation Incident
An aviation incident occurs when something happens that could lead to an accident but does not happen. This could be a problem with passenger service, engine problems, aircraft malfunctioning, or a violation of the rules of the air (Zhang & Mahadevan, 2021). For example, an aviation incident could be the loss of an engine at a high altitude, which would have tragic consequences if the pilot failed to cope.
Differences
The difference between an accident and an aviation incident is that an incident does not lead to the consequences that would have led to an accident (Srinivasan, Nagarajan, & Mahadevan, 2019). Still, an accident can have very severe effects. An incident does not result in loss of life or injury, so it is not an accident.
An aircraft incident differs from an aircraft accident in that it does not damage an aircraft or loss of vehicles but may result in fatal or severe injury. An aircraft incident usually refers to pilot error, the poor performance of the person at the helm, or poor business operation (Zhang & Mahadevan, 2021). It is, therefore, not as severe as an aircraft accident. However, airlines must also submit an incident report to the aviation authorities in some countries. For example, in Australia, airlines must report any incident that results in severe injury or loss of control of the aircraft to the aviation authorities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, accidents and incidents in aviation are two different types of events that need to be distinguished from each other. An accident is an extreme aviation event that results in consequences or damage to persons or property. It may also result in the loss of an aircraft or other transport unit.
An aviation incident means an occurrence or event that does not result in severe consequences, damage to people or property, or loss of a transport unit. It may include pilot errors or problems, rule infractions, or other minor issues. They have different consequences and lead to various results, so it is necessary to classify them correctly to make the right decisions on time. Therefore, in some countries, airlines are required to report on accidents and incidents following the requirements of the aviation administration.
References
Srinivasan, P., Nagarajan, V., & Mahadevan, S. (2019). Mining and classifying aviation accident reports. In AIAA aviation 2019 forum.
Zhang, X., & Mahadevan, S. (2021). Bayesian network modeling of accident investigation reports for aviation safety assessment. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 209, 107371.
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