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aviation-safety1 year ago

NTSB: Human Error Caused Near-Collision at JFK

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.