What action should be taken after an airside incident has occurred?

Filing a report documenting the event is a critical step following an airside incident, as it ensures that all relevant details are captured systematically and accurately for future reference and analysis. Documentation serves multiple purposes: it helps in understanding the circumstances surrounding the incident, allows for the identification of potential risks or hazards, and plays a crucial role in any investigations that may follow.

This report acts as a formal record that can be analyzed to improve safety protocols and operational procedures, potentially preventing future incidents. It also provides important data for regulatory compliance and accountability, ensuring that all necessary actions and decisions taken during the incident are well-documented and can be reviewed by relevant authorities.

The importance of proper documentation cannot be overstated. In contrast, notifying airport authorities and contacting media may occur after documentation, but the primary responsibility lies with creating a dependable record first. Ignoring the incident and resuming normal operations fails to acknowledge the severity of airside safety and jeopardizes the well-being of personnel and aircraft operations.