In addition to informing the Prefect of the département, the operator of the establishment must inform the Minister for Sport, within forty-eight hours, of any serious accident occurring in the establishment, specifying the identity of the victim, the circumstances and the location of the accident.
A fatal accident or a serious personal injury accident involving parachuting gives rise to an investigation, initiated by the Minister for Sport or by the Prefect of the département where the accident occurred. An expert is appointed to carry out the necessary on-site investigations and draw up an initial information report.