All articles tagged with #runway incursion
A pedestrian breached Denver International Airport's 36-mile perimeter, entered a runway and was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff, injuring 12 others. The incident has prompted a safety analysis of the airport's perimeter security, surveillance, and emergency-response procedures as authorities review how such an intrusion occurred at the U.S.'s third-busiest airport.
An NTSB report on the LaGuardia crash says runway warning lights were active as a fire-truck convoy crossed Runway 4 during an emergency response; the air-traffic controller had cleared the crossing, and moments before impact told the fire crew to stop. A firefighter heard a stop warning but couldn’t tell who issued it. The ASDE-X radar failed to clearly distinguish the seven vehicles on the ground, displaying only two targets and none with transponders, highlighting runway-incursion risks and surveillance gaps at major airports.
The NTSB's early findings reveal that a near collision at JFK Airport last year was caused by distracted pilots in the cockpit of an American Airlines flight, leading to a runway incursion in front of a Delta flight. The incident has heightened awareness of similar cases, prompting multiple investigations and calls for more safety technology at airports. The NTSB also urges the FAA to extend the recording duration of cockpit voice recorders to 25 hours.
The FAA is investigating a near-collision between two aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after an air traffic controller canceled the takeoff clearance for an American Airlines flight due to another plane landing on an intersecting runway. This incident follows a series of close calls and increased efforts by the FAA to improve runway safety, including new airfield surveillance systems and addressing air traffic controller fatigue.
An American Airlines flight bound for Boston was ordered to abort takeoff at Washington's Reagan National Airport to avoid a collision with a landing plane on a cross-runway. The incident, which occurred at high speed, led to a four-and-a-half-hour delay. The FAA is investigating the event, emphasizing the safety of passengers and crew.
Two planes, one from Southwest and one from JetBlue, nearly collided at Reagan National Airport when an air traffic controller instructed one plane to cross a runway while the other was taking off. The incident, which was captured on audio, prompted controllers to yell for the planes to stop. No one was injured, and airport operations were not significantly affected. The FAA will investigate the near miss, which occurred at one of the busiest runways in the country, amid ongoing debate about adding more flights to the airport.
National Transportation Safety Board documents reveal that a near-collision between an American Airlines flight and a Delta flight at JFK airport was caused by distraction and visibility issues. The American Airlines pilots were reportedly distracted by paperwork and weather bulletins, leading to them mistakenly taxiing into the path of the Delta flight. Air traffic controllers intervened urgently to prevent a catastrophic collision, with the planes coming within 1,400 feet of colliding. The incident has sparked NTSB investigations into several similar near-collisions at major US airports in 2023.
A Learjet pilot at Boston's Logan International Airport took off without permission, causing a potential collision with a JetBlue plane preparing to land on an intersecting runway. The incident was captured on video from the JetBlue cockpit, and federal investigators are now looking into the pilot's actions, highlighting the importance of aviation safety and the risks of runway incursions.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has cited a charter pilot's failure to obtain takeoff clearance as the cause of a near-collision with a JetBlue flight in Boston. The incident occurred when the charter flight took off without clearance on an intersecting runway, forcing the JetBlue flight to perform a go-around. The NTSB report highlighted the need for improved aviation safety technology, such as the system in place at Boston, to prevent runway incursions. The pilot cited cold temperatures and feeling unwell as possible factors contributing to the incident.
Two planes were forced to abort their landings at San Francisco International Airport after spotting a Southwest Airlines plane taxiing across the runways where the two incoming planes had been cleared to touch down. The Federal Aviation Administration referred to the incident as a “runway incursion.” The incident comes as a number of similar close calls in recent years are being investigated by transportation safety officials. The FAA announced this week it is investing $100 million in improvements at 12 airports to reduce the number of runway incursions.
Two planes aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport after a Southwest Airlines jet was seen taxiing across runways on which the other planes had been cleared to land. The FAA said the Southwest plane cleared the runways when the other planes passed directly overhead, and the decision to abort the landings was “precautionary.” The incident comes after a half-dozen close calls in recent months that are being investigated by safety officials. The FAA is investing $100 million in improvements at 12 airports to reduce the number of “runway incursions,” when a plane or airport vehicle is on a runway when it should not be.
Two planes aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport after a Southwest Airlines jet taxied across runways on which the other planes had been cleared to land. The Federal Aviation Administration said the decision to abort the landings was "precautionary" and that the appropriate steps were taken to ensure safe operations. The incident comes after a half-dozen close calls in recent months that are being investigated by safety officials. The FAA is investing $100 million in improvements at 12 airports to reduce the number of "runway incursions."
Two planes aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport after a Southwest Airlines jet was spotted taxiing across runways on which the other planes had been cleared to land. The FAA said the Southwest plane cleared the runways when the other planes passed directly overhead, and the decision to abort the landings was “precautionary.” The incident comes after a half-dozen close calls in recent months that are being investigated by safety officials.
Two pilots aborted landings at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on May 19 after spotting a Southwest Airlines plane on their runway, leading to calls for an investigation by aviation experts. The incidents caught the attention of a Bay Area congressman who has been fighting for increased aviation safety measures since 2017, when SFO nearly became the scene of what could have been the deadliest accident in aviation history. The FAA said neither incident was a "runway incursion."
An air traffic controller cleared a plane to take off from the same runway where an American Airlines jet was making its final approach in Sarasota, Florida, last month, leading the American pilots to abandon their landing. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which is one of six recent events involving conflicting runway use. The FAA has asked the industry to find technology to help air traffic controllers track equipment on the ground.