UK OCCURRENCE MANAGEMENT
UK drone occurrence reporting and internal investigation
After a drone occurrence, a UK operator must distinguish immediate emergency action from regulatory reporting, internal investigation and longer-term improvement.
Preserve facts first
Secure people and the site, then preserve logs, aircraft configuration, time, location, communications, weather and witness information without altering original evidence.
Assess reporting routes
Use current UK requirements and authorisation conditions to decide whether and how to report to the UK CAA or other bodies. Record the decision and reference.
Close corrective actions
Identify causes and contributing factors, assign actions and owners, verify effectiveness and update controlled documents and training where necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is every defect a reportable occurrence?
No. Apply the current UK reporting criteria and authorisation conditions, while still recording relevant internal safety information.
Should logs be edited before sharing?
Preserve originals. Any processed or redacted copy should remain traceable to the original evidence.