Database of sUAS drone accident reports

Ben Welsh filed this request with the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America.
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2022-10354

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From: Ben Welsh

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

An electronic dump of all records in the database collecting accident reports filed by operators of small unmanned aerial systems, aka drones, under the rules found in Part 48 and Part 107.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Ben Welsh

From: Federal Aviation Administration

Hello,

Incident/accident reports regarding drones are available publicly at the FAA site https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/public_records/uas_sightings_report. Because this can be found publicly, no further action will be taken regarding your FOIA request.

Thank you,

Judy Shipp
FOIA Management Specialist
817-222-5059

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From: Ben Welsh

Thank you for this link. I am not requesting "sightings." I am requesting accidents, which pilots are required to report under Part 107. It is described at the bottom of your agency's DroneZone site.

https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/

Here is the full quote of what's there. I am requesting all data collected but this form.

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Part 107 Accident Reporting Form
The authority for collecting the information provided on this form is codified at 49 U.S.C. § 44701 and §44807; see also FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-95 § 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and 14 C.F.R. § 107.9. The principal purpose for which the FAA intends to use the information is to receive and evaluate accident reports submitted to the FAA involving sUASs. The Federal Aviation Administration will use the information provided in connection to accident reports to regulate and promote safety in air commerce, in accordance with its statutory authority at 49 U.S.C § 44701. Disclosure of this information is mandatory for remote pilots in command operating under 14 C.F.R. Part 107, and a certified remote pilot in command’s failure to report an accident in accordance with the regulations may result in enforcement action and/or civil penalties pursuant 14 C.F.R. Part 13. Additionally, failure to provide all the information requested will delay the processing of the report. The information collected on this website will be included in a Privacy Act System of Records known as DOT/FAA 847, titled “Aviation Records on Individuals.” The information collected to complete an accident report may be disclosed in accordance with the routine uses that appear in the DOT/FAA 847, as published in the Federal Register at 75 Federal Register 68849 (November 9, 2010), available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-11-09/pdf/2010-28237.pdf.
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From: Federal Aviation Administration

Mr. Welsh,

This email acknowledges receipt of your FOIA request concerning accident reports filed by operators of small unmanned aerial systems, aka drones, under the rules found in Part 48 and Part 107.

Your request has been assigned for action to the FAA office listed below:

Regulatory Support Division
Jennifer Fleming, FOIA Request
405-954-6501

If you have questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the assigned FOIA coordinator. Please refer to the FOIA number above in future correspondence regarding this request.

Thank you,

Judy Shipp
FOIA Management Specialist
817-222-5059

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From: Ben Welsh

Thank you.

From: Federal Aviation Administration

Mr. Welsh,

The FAA is experiencing a large volume of incoming FOIA requests at this time. The offices are working diligently to process requests as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience.

Judy Shipp
FOIA Management Specialist
817-222-5059

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From: Federal Aviation Administration

Please find attached the completed copy of your FOIA request number 2022-10354 from the Aviation Data Systems Branch in Oklahoma City. If you should have any trouble viewing this email or the attachment, please notify us immediately.

Any comments you may have on services provided are appreciated. Please email feedback to:
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/stakeholder_feedback/afx/afs600/

Thank you,

Shelly Boggs
Management & Program Analyst

Aviation Safety
Office of Safety Standards
Regulatory Support Division
Aviation Data Systems Branch

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