Runway Safety

16 aviation articles tagged “Runway Safety

American Airlines A319 Avoids Truck Collision at Charlotte Airport

An American Airlines pilot averted a ground collision by braking to avoid a truck at Charlotte, intensifying safety concerns after a recent fatal LGA...

Apr 17, 20264 min
American Airlines A319 Avoids Truck Collision at Charlotte Airport
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FAA Investigates Frontier A321 Close Call with Trucks at LAX

The FAA is investigating a Frontier Airlines A321 that nearly collided with two trucks on a taxiway at LAX, highlighting ongoing surface safety concerns.

Apr 10, 20264 min
FAA Investigates Frontier A321 Close Call with Trucks at LAX
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LaGuardia CRJ900 Crash Kills Pilots, Prompts NTSB Safety Probe

A fatal LaGuardia runway collision between a CRJ900 and a fire truck has sparked an NTSB probe into ATC workload and surface detection technology failures.

Apr 7, 20265 min
LaGuardia CRJ900 Crash Kills Pilots, Prompts NTSB Safety Probe
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TSB Reports Record Canadian Runway Incursions in 2024 Amid ATC Shortage

Canada's TSB reports a record 639 runway incursions in 2024, citing increased air traffic and a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Apr 6, 20265 min
TSB Reports Record Canadian Runway Incursions in 2024 Amid ATC Shortage
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Fatal LaGuardia CRJ-900 Collision Spurs Runway Safety Investigation

The NTSB is investigating a fatal LaGuardia runway collision between a CRJ-900 and a fire truck, focusing on ATC staffing and technology failures.

Apr 1, 20265 min
Fatal LaGuardia CRJ-900 Collision Spurs Runway Safety Investigation
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Southwest Flight 2353 Executes Go-Around at Burbank Airport

Southwest Flight 2353 executed a go-around at Hollywood Burbank Airport after the pilot determined the runway was not clear, a routine safety maneuver.

Mar 29, 20264 min
Southwest Flight 2353 Executes Go-Around at Burbank Airport
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NTSB Probes ATC Staffing After Fatal LaGuardia Runway Collision

The NTSB is investigating ATC staffing at LaGuardia after a fatal runway crash revealed the midnight shift controller was handling multiple positions.

Mar 28, 20265 min
NTSB Probes ATC Staffing After Fatal LaGuardia Runway Collision
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FAA Report Identifies Runway Safety Risks at Over 150 U.S. Airports

The FAA has identified runway safety risks at over 150 US airports, prompting calls for infrastructure and procedural upgrades following recent incidents.

Mar 27, 20264 min
FAA Report Identifies Runway Safety Risks at Over 150 U.S. Airports
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NTSB Probes Fatal LaGuardia Collision Amid Runway Safety Concerns

The NTSB is investigating a fatal Air Canada Express runway collision at LaGuardia that killed two pilots, highlighting systemic ATC and surface safety...

Mar 26, 20264 min
NTSB Probes Fatal LaGuardia Collision Amid Runway Safety Concerns
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Two Pilots Killed in Air Canada CRJ900 Collision at LaGuardia

The NTSB is investigating a fatal runway collision at LaGuardia involving an Air Canada Express CRJ900 and a fire truck, which killed the two pilots.

Mar 25, 20265 min
Two Pilots Killed in Air Canada CRJ900 Collision at LaGuardia
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NTSB Cites Conflicting Logs, ASDE-X Failure in LaGuardia CRJ-900 Crash

NTSB cites conflicting tower logs and an ASDE-X system failure in its investigation into the fatal LaGuardia runway collision involving a CRJ-900.

Mar 25, 20265 min
NTSB Cites Conflicting Logs, ASDE-X Failure in LaGuardia CRJ-900 Crash
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FAA Identifies 150+ Airport Hot Spots to Mitigate Runway Incursion Risk

The FAA has identified over 150 airport 'hot spots' to heighten pilot awareness and mitigate runway incursion risks through new procedures and technology.

Mar 25, 20265 min
FAA Identifies 150+ Airport Hot Spots to Mitigate Runway Incursion Risk
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NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways

The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion at Newark where an Alaska 737 and a FedEx 777 came within 300 feet on intersecting runways.

Mar 22, 20265 min
NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways
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FAA Flags 34 California Airports for High Runway Incursion Risk

The FAA designated 34 California airports, including SFO and OAK, as 'hot spots' due to elevated risks of runway incursions and ground collisions.

Mar 18, 20265 min
FAA Flags 34 California Airports for High Runway Incursion Risk
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Korean Audit Links Jeju Air Crash Severity to Non-Compliant Runway Structure

A South Korean audit finds the fatal 2024 Jeju Air crash was worsened by a non-compliant airport structure, revealing systemic safety violations nationwide.

Mar 14, 20265 min
Korean Audit Links Jeju Air Crash Severity to Non-Compliant Runway Structure
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Africa Leads in 2025 Air Accident Rate, IATA Report Finds

IATA's 2025 safety report shows Africa had the highest accident rate globally, driven by challenges with turboprop operations and runway safety.

Mar 10, 20264 min
Africa Leads in 2025 Air Accident Rate, IATA Report Finds
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