Air traffic incidents, as defined in para 1, are specifically related to the provision of Air Traffic Services (ATS).

Detailed provisions on reporting of accidents, serious incidents and occurrences are given in Aviation Regulation GEN T1-4 issued by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

The term air traffic incident is meant to mean a serious occurrence involving air traffic such as a near collision or a serious difficulty caused by faulty procedures, or the lack of compliance with applicable procedures or the failure of ground facilities resulting in a hazard to aircraft.

2.1. A form for reporting accidents, serious incidents and occurrences is available at www.traficom.fi and from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency in paper copy.

2.2. The form is intended for filing or recording either an initial report during flight or a completed report after arrival.

3.1. Air traffic incidents of major significance, particularly if they involve other aircraft, accidents and serious incidents shall be reported to the appropriate ATS unit by radio or telephone without delay.

A report made by radio during flight shall contain all relevant details regarding the occurrence. A notification carrying dangerous goods onboard shall be included in the report, if practicable.

3.2. Accidents and serious incidents shall be reported to the Accident Investigation Board by telephone with the minimum delay. A written report shall be submitted to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency by mail or e-mail as promptly as possible.

For contact details see GEN 1.1, para 1.

4.1. The purpose of accident and incident investigation is to promote aviation safety and to prevent recurrence, not to attribute blame or liability.

4.2. The purpose of reporting is to provide investigatory authorities with as complete information on occurrences as possible and thereby enable them to report back, with the least possible delay to parties, the result of the investigation and, if appropriate, the remedial action taken.

4.3. Occurrence information is disidentified and stored in ECCAIRS (European Co-ordination Centre for Aviation Incidents Reporting Systems) database, which is used to monitor the status of aviation safety.