Air traffic management (ATM) procedure deviation by pilots

What this relates to

There are incidents where pilots do not comply with international ATM standards and/or rules. This includes incidents in Switzerland or in delegated airspace (Germany, France, Italyand/or Austria) involving aircraft registered in Switzerland or abroad as well as incidents in foreign countries involving aircraft registered in Switzerland or operated by Swiss airlines.

Example

A pilot flying away from an international airport turns to the right too quickly, deviating from the standard instrument departure (SID) route.

Commentary on the 2023 figures

The number of incidents in 2023 (215) was close to the number in 2022 (210). The number of these incidents remained above the pre-COVID average for 2017–2019 (+17%).
Most of the incidents related to deviations from standard instrument departure (SID) routes. With 60 cases, the level remains stable compared to 2022 (61 cases). Likewise, the number of cases is greater than the average for 2017–2019 (+15%).

Last modification 01.05.2024

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