Guidance Material on Reporting of Civil Aviation Occurrences

This document outlines the procedures for pilots and organizations involved in civil aviation to report accidents and incidents. It emphasizes the necessity of timely reporting both mandatory occurrences, like serious incidents, and those deemed voluntary, encouraging a culture of openness to improve aviation safety.

Key points

• Pilots must report accidents and serious incidents immediately and submit an initial report within 24 hours.
• There's a distinction between Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) and Voluntary Occurrence Reporting (VOR) based on the significance of the event.
• All aviation organizations are required to establish reporting systems in line with these guidelines to ensure safety data is captured effectively.

*Plain-English summary of Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*