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Local FAA: Two Planes At Midway Began Takeoffs At Same Time
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two planes began their takeoffs on intersecting runways at Chicago’s Midway airport on Tuesday evening, before being ordered to stop by air traffic control and averting a collision in the center of the airport, the FAA confirmed. (chicago.cbslocal.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There was an error chain developing. Similar flight numbers, same departure time, anticipation, blocked and half blocked transmissions, and possible cockpit distractions was all adding up. The controller broke the chain. $hit happens and we all must stay vigilant.
Anticipation is the big one, a lot of people hear what they're thinking...
Good point. Just because we did it yesterday doesn't mean we do it the same way today. I teach awareness which means listen, pay attention to your job, smell everything, hear everything, listen to all sounds. I used to say "strap the airplane to your back". Become one with it. Not every pilot will do this. They might as well be passengers.
Especially when the stress level goes up. Mine goes up a little when I'm given LUAW. Unless I'm about to get a clearance while I'm still rolling (which does happen at times), this means I'll be sitting there exposed on an active runway with little visibility for aircraft that might be approaching from behind. I don't want to be there any longer than necessary, so I'm definitely anticipating that "cleared for takeoff" call.
Having two aircraft lined up with similar call signs on crossing runways definitely sounds like a link in the chain.
Having two aircraft lined up with similar call signs on crossing runways definitely sounds like a link in the chain.
A new meaning to the old "Delta is ready when you are"!
and even when ATC is not