Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Rainy Days
A Fokker 100 overran the landing runway after the crew grappled with wind shear, a contaminated runway and decreased braking action.
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Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Watery Landing
The ‘close to … flooded’ condition of the runway was the primary factor in the 737’s overrun, the NTSB says.
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Inundated by NOTAMs
Investigators cited ‘ineffective presentation’ of relevant NOTAMs, along with pilot fatigue and stress, among the factors contributing to a runway overrun in Canada.
‘Complex, Confusing and Ineffective’
The TSB says two recent runway excursions prove the need for action to bolster runway safety.
Accident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
Off Center
The pilots were so focused on trying to set up the A320 to land on the runway centerline that they failed to consider a go-around, accident investigators say.
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Interrupted
Canadian accident investigators traced an SA227’s runway excursion to an uncompleted checklist item.
COVID-19, Runway Safety, Safety Forum
Aviation Safety Experts See Risks in Sudden Return to the Air
Panelists at Foundation’s Safety Forum urge intensified efforts to guard against accidents as air traffic returns to normal.
An ‘Understandable’ Mix-Up
German investigators say an ATR 72 crew confused runway edge lighting and centerline lighting before the misaligned takeoff.
In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
An Enhanced Campaign Against Runway Excursions
An international team of aviation professionals offers nearly 100 recommendations aimed at preventing overruns and veer-offs.
In-depth Feature, News, Runway Safety
TSB of Canada Urges Action to Prevent Runway Accidents
The agency’s safety Watchlist 2020 says runway incursions are increasing while the number of overruns remains constant.