2.1Why should I report safety occurrences?

2.1 Why should I report safety occurrences? The reporting of aviation safety occurrences is vital to the prevention of aircraft accidents. It contributes to understand where safety risks lie in the aviation system and helps decision makers in organisations and competent authorities (both at national and European level) to adopt relevant measures (see also section 1.1). The information and safety intelligence needed to support safety improvement in the industry, in the Member States and in the EU largely relies on individuals reporting occurrences when they happen. Without this information, the realities of aviation safety issues cannot be properly understood and addressed. Therefore, the reporting of safety occurrences by aviation professionals contributes to the prevention of accidents. Their role is fundamental to ensure the safety of aviation activities within the organisation that employs them or uses their services, but also more generally in the overall European aviation system.