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On the Edge

The 737 flight crew did not realize before — or during — their nighttime takeoff that the airplane was aligned with the edge of the runway.

by Linda Werfelman | May 6, 2024

Comparison of taxiway lighting at a U.S. airport, left, and a Canadian airport.

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