The difference
between CAHRS and accidents or incidents
The CAHRS is separate to
the mandatory reporting system and does not in any way replace the Accident and
Incident Notification Procedures required by Part 12 of the Civil Aviation
Regulations (CARS).
So, what are mandatory
reports, and what constitutes a hazard, with reference to the Confidential
Aviation Hazard Reporting System? Here
are the definitions you need to answer your question…
Accident
An
occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes place
between the time any person boards, the aircraft with
the intention of flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked, during
which a person is fatally or seriously injured, the aircraft sustains damage or
structural failure.
Incident
An
occurrence other than an accident associated with the operation of an aircraft,
which affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations.
Who do you
report Accidents and Incidents to?
Contact: (011) 545 1000 and
ask for the Accident/Incident
Investigation section