From Investing.com: 2024-06-06 19:00:44

The NTSB found that a near-collision between a FedEx plane and a Southwest Airlines jet in Austin was due to incorrect assumptions by an air traffic controller. Lack of situational awareness, low visibility training, and safety technology were cited. The NTSB is pushing for improvements to prevent future incidents.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy emphasized the importance of low-visibility training for controllers and faster deployment of safety technology to avoid near collisions. With serious runway incursions on the rise in 2023, the NTSB is investigating recent incidents to prevent potential catastrophes in the future.

The near miss incident in Austin highlighted concerns about the training of FAA air traffic controllers in low-visibility conditions. The FAA is struggling with a shortage of controllers, leading to mandatory overtime and six-day work weeks at some facilities. The installation of surface detection technology is recommended to enhance safety measures at major airports.



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