What types of accidents are required to be reported to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada?

The requirement to report accidents to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) focuses primarily on significant incidents that pose a threat to safety, particularly those involving death or injury. When an accident results in a fatality or serious injury, it indicates a critical safety issue that necessitates investigation to prevent future occurrences. The TSB's mandate is to advance aviation safety by understanding the underlying causes of such serious incidents, so reporting these events is essential.

In contrast, minor nuisances, flight deviations, and weather-related incidents generally do not rise to the level of reportable accidents unless they result in significant harm or risk to persons or aircraft. These categories may involve operational challenges or inconveniences but do not inherently require the same level of scrutiny or formal investigation by the TSB. Therefore, the focus on death or injury underscores the importance of prioritizing severe incidents for the sake of safety enhancement in aviation operations.