Netherlands Urges Pilots to Report UAP Encounters
The UAP Coalition Netherlands (UAPCNL) has announced that the Dutch Safety Board (Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid, OOV) will now accept reports from aviation professionals who have encountered Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
This marks a significant step in addressing concerns about the safety risks UAP may pose in Dutch airspace.
The Dutch Safety Board, an independent body that investigates safety-related incidents, made it clear that reports from aviation professionals will be considered seriously.
In a statement on its official website, the Board emphasized that “serious accidents or even disasters can still happen. The Dutch Safety Board investigates occurrences and draws lessons from them. In this way, the Board contributes to safer procedures and organization.”
The announcement came following a post on X (formerly Twitter) by UAPCNL Chairman Joachim Dekkers. An article published on the UAPCNL website elaborated on the news, highlighting the Board’s willingness to independently assess reports to determine whether a formal investigation will be launched.
“Anyone can report any situation or incident to the Safety Board,” the article stated. “The Board then independently weighs up whether an investigation will be initiated. If an unsafe situation has occurred, the Safety Board may decide to investigate the UAP report further.”
The UAP Coalition expressed its satisfaction with the decision, viewing it as a positive development for air safety.
“As a Coalition, we are pleased to report that the OVV has indicated that it wants to receive reports of UAP from Dutch aviation professionals,” UAPCNL noted in an official statement.
“Airspace can be endangered by experiences with UAP, so it is positive that an independent administrative body wants to gain more insight into this and takes reports seriously. We see this as recognition and an important step towards achieving our goals.”
