Reporting serious incidents and near misses
Verified from official sourcesMaking 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