AIR TRAFFIC INCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING

Air Traffic incident differs from an aircraft accident or aircraft incident. Air Traffic incident encompasses all problems not affecting the aircraft directly; e.g., NMACs, pilot deviations, vehicle, or pedestrian deviations, and maneuvers by pilots due to an emergency and/or traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA) that result in a loss of separation. ATC incident differs from an aircraft accident or aircraft incident, which includes accidents, emergency evacuations, in-flight major component failures, and other occurrences.

What to report

ATC facilities shall report:   

1. Near Mid Air Collision. (NMACs). 
2. Aircraft proximity (AIRPROX) 
3. Pilot deviations. 
4. Incidents which adversely affect the capabilities of ATC facilities to provide services. 
5. Maneuvers by pilots due to an emergency and/or TCAS / RA that result in the loss of separation. 
6. Any other ATC incident that, in the opinion of the reporting facility or person, requires notification; e.g., vehicle, or pedestrian deviations.