5.1Why shall I report occurrences?

5.1 Why shall I report 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 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 private pilots directly contribute to make aviation safer and to the prevention of accidents.