All articles tagged with #pilot response
A Spirit Airlines pilot was reprimanded by air traffic control for delayed responses while Air Force One flew nearby over Long Island, highlighting communication protocols and safety procedures in aviation.
An air traffic controller at Washington National Airport mistakenly cleared an American Airlines A319 for takeoff on an intersecting runway while a Beechcraft Super King Air was landing, leading to a near-collision. Quick reactions from both pilots averted disaster, and the FAA is investigating the incident. This is the second major controller error at the airport in a month.