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12 worst aviation disaster Tenerife, Canary Islands is the location of the worst aviation disaster in history. On March 27, 1977, 583 people were killed. A KLM 747, like the one just shown, collided with a Pan Am 747 after the captain of the KLM plane started his takeoff roll without proper clearance from ATC. All aboard the KLM aircraft were killed. This is just one example of a Runway Incursion.

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Paul B. Jones Airworthiness Safety Program Manager

for IA’s, and who ever will listen! Runway Incursion Awareness

18 Program Background Runway Incursion activities ongoing since 1990 Action plans developed as early as Program one of FAA’s top five initiatives Administrator established higher level executive oversight

19 Runway Incursion Definition “Any occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, person or object on the ground that creates a collision hazard or results in loss of separation with an aircraft taking off, intending to takeoff, landing, or intending to land”

20 RI Classifications Runway incursions result from three types of surface incidents: –Operational Errors (OE) –Pilot Deviations (PD) –Vehicle/Pedestrian Deviations (V/PD)

22 Trends and Statistics * 4QCY99 data is based on preliminary reports and is subject to change following final investigative results. Earlier data has been corrected and reflects final data.

23 Southern Region Trends and Statistics

24 Deviations by Operation Type

Runway Incursions Are on the rise with increased operations!

26 Leading Causal Factors Situational Awareness Mechanic/Controller Communications “Mike fright” Airport taxiway familiarity

Why are you telling me?

January 23, 2000 An mechanic/RII inspector in a Jetstream 31 on a test run-up crossed a runway without clearance, conflicting with departing traffic. Traffic departed overhead with 200 feet vertical separation. Corrective Action: The mechanic quit the company and voluntarily surrendered his certificate.

February 29, 2000 A new IA crossed an active runway without authorization. When she realized that she made a wrong turn she returned back across the runway. She claimed to be confused by the construction barricades around the terminal area. Corrective Action: FAA LOI was issued. The repair station disciplined the employee and her AOA privileges were removed.

September 13, 1999 An rush hour commuter went around a gate, drove across a farm field onto an active runway while trying to avoid a traffic jam on a nearby highway. At the same time a Cessna was cleared for take-off. Corrective Action: The driver was arrested. The airport installed fencing along the field.

December 10, 1999 A construction delivery vehicle drove across the end of an active runway to deliver materials to a contractor. He removed three bolts on a gate to gain access to the AOA, drove around a second barricade and past several signs. Corrective Action: Additional signs were added. The gate was better secured. Information is not available on the driver.

August 18, 1999 A Secret Service Agent, in a rental car, crossed an active runway without escort, to drive to a parked C-141. He was supposed to be escorted. The agent gained access to the AOA by walking through the Fire Station and opening the gate from the inside. Corrective Action: The Fire Station locked its doors. The Secret Service Agent, well…….we don’t know?

“Maintenance One contact grou..d aht point sivd..sigred..uen when clear”  “Roger Ground, contact d aht point seven.. six?..uh.. what did you say!”

“What’s he trying to tell me?”

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Read back... All runway crossing and/or hold short instructions.

Use correct Aviation Phraseology Roger- I have received all of your last transmission. Say Again- Repeat what you just said. Read Back- Repeat my message back to me. Negative- No, that is not correct. Verify- Request confirmation of information. Standby- Wait (not approval or denial). Affirmative- Yes. Hold- Stop where you are. Correction- An error was made in my last transmission. Unable- I can’t do it. Go Ahead- State your request (never means “proceed”) Hold short of...- Proceed to, but hold short of a specific point. Proceed- You are authorized to begin or continue moving.

Know and Understand Airport Signs

Light Signals Proceed Steady Green - Proceed Stop Steady Red - Stop Clear the runway/taxiway F -l- a- s- h- i- n- g R- e- d - Clear the runway/taxiway Return to starting point F -l- a- s- h- i- n- g W- h- i- t- e - Return to starting point Use caution- General warning Alternating Green and Red- Use caution- General warning

Review Airport Layouts As part of your planning, be familiar with the airport.

Review Notices to Airman (NOTAM) For runway crossing and/or hold short instructions. NOTICES TO AIRMEN _____________________ December 2,2001

Emergency Vehicles do not have the right of way over aircraft. Airport Operation Vehicles do not have the right of way over aircraft. Right of Way

43 Pedestrians Pedestrians do not have the right of way.

44 Aircraft always have the right-of-way.

45 ANY vehicle, performing ANY mission on the movement area MUST be in communication with ATC. Although not required, use UNICOM at Non-towered airports.

follow cockpit procedures

Check for traffic before entering any taxiway or runway.

Turn on aircraft lights While taxiing

Clear taxiways and active runways Safely, and as quickly as possible,

Clear taxiways and active runways …then wait for taxi instructions before further movement.

Request progressive taxi instructions Anytime

Study and use proper phraseology found in the aeronautical information manual (AIM),

Study and use proper phraseology when responding to ground control instructions.

54 Current Initiatives Runway Incursion Action Team Site Visits Digitized Airport Diagrams Controller Training Mechanic and Pilot Training Airport Vehicle Driver Training Runway Incursion Safety Seminars Industry Alliances and Partnerships

55 Current Initiatives Revised Airport Lighting and Marking Standards Standardized Cockpit Procedures for Airport Surface Movement Runway Incursion Information and Evaluation Program Regional Workshops Human Factors Initiatives National Runway Safety Summit

56 Technology Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE) – 3 Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE) – X

“Aviation Safety, is the business of all who participate!”

“Please help spread the word of runway incursion prevention.”

Paul B. Jones Aviation Safety Program Manager Nashville Flight Standards District Office 2 International Plaza Drive Suite 700 Nashville, Tennessee

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