Pilots cannot be permitted to fly low visibility approaches in which they “go have a look,” hoping to glimpse a runway in instrument meteorological conditions, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) Chair Kathy Fox says.
In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
Rules on instrument approaches are too complicated, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says.
by Linda Werfelman | August 17, 2020
Pilots cannot be permitted to fly low visibility approaches in which they “go have a look,” hoping to glimpse a runway in instrument meteorological conditions, Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) Chair Kathy Fox says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Pilots of two airliners failed to realize that the closure of part of the takeoff…
by Linda Werfelman
Despite numerous safety initiatives, runway excursions and incursions persist, with excursions among the most frequent…
by Linda Werfelman
Transport Canada seeks action on runway safety, fatigue, SMS, and oversight.
by FSF Editorial Staff