Reporting serious incidents and near misses

Verified from official sources
Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20) | UK Civil Aviation Authority (part 2)Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

If you are involved in or witness a near miss or serious incident, report it to the CAA via the ECCAIRS SRIS service (anonymously if preferred).

Requirement as structured

You must report any serious incident or near miss involving a drone or model aircraft to the Civil Aviation Authority.

Original regulatory text

If you witness or are involved in a serious incident or near miss involving a drone or model aircraft, you must report the incident to the Civil Aviation Authority (opens the ECCAIRS SRIS service in new tab).

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
regulatory category
General