Aviation Incident
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən ˈɪnsɪdənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect safety.
The aviation incident prompted a thorough investigation by the regulatory authorities.
Forms
- aviation incident
- aviation incidents
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'aviation incident' specifically excludes accidents but still denotes safety-related occurrences, useful in regulatory and compliance documents.
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