Runway Incursion

What is runway incursion?A runway incursion is an incident

where an unauthorized aircraft, vehicle or person is on a runway. This adversely affects runway safety, as it creates the risk that an airplane taking off or landing will collide with the object.

Runway incursion might be caused by:Operational error on the part of an air

traffic controllerPilot errorIncreased Air trafficDriver of airport vehicle errorWeatherAirport unfamiliarityComplex airport layouts

Types of runway incursionsOperational errorPilot deviationVehilcle or Pedastrian deviation

Operational Error

Pilot Deviation

Vehicle or Pedastrian deviation

Types of runway incursionsOperational errorPilot deviationVehilcle or Pedastrian deviation

Types of runway incursionsOperational error ~ 45% Of all reported RWY

inc. Pilot deviation ~ 50% Of all reported

RWY inc.Vehilcle or Pedastrian deviation ~5%

Avoiding runway incursion (For a pilot)Communication must be clear and exactUsing of only standart ATC phraseologyWhen changing radio frequency repeat your

intentionsRead back all the clearances and info to ATCIf it is not clear ask ATC for clarification(or

ask progressive taxi instructions)

Pre-flight proceduresVideo :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxxl9DO9tQ

The Most Disastrous RWY Incursion

Tenerife airport disaster

Example of runway incursion:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N5THRSp4hM

KSU 2014.09.30 Jonas Norvidas

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