readgeoff
How can we learn lessons from near misses when they aren't reported? Or even investigated?
Or even investigated?
I can assure you that the CAA Aviation Regulation and Enforcement Department thoroughly investigates alleged low flying and if, in its opinion, there is sufficient evidence to take action (incl prosecution) the CAA does so.
The last thing that should be encouraged is more reporting.
Bear in mind that estimating height is notoriously difficult, and most allegations of low flying and so-called 'near misses' are made by members of the public who are unable to judge distance accurately and, on occasions, greatly exaggerate.
Innocent pilots notified that a complaint has been received then go through months of worry before knowing whether any action is to be taken against them and, if they are prosecuted, incur expense defending false allegations and more months of worry until the case is heard and the matter finally resolved.
That would be worrying enough for us as PPLs, but it is much more worrying for professional pilots whose livelihood depends upon their licence and their good reputation.
Hover Bovver
Yes, I do. And, regrettably, there was a very long delay between the incident and the true reason for it being discovered.
FL