NEW JERSEY- Amidst a year marked by numerous near-miss incidents at US airports and runways, another incident occurred, this time at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently probing an incident that occurred on October 9, in which a helicopter pilot came uncomfortably close to a departing United Airlines jet.
Newark Airport Near-miss incident
A multitude of near-disaster incidents have occurred, leading the FAA to convene an emergency meeting involving airport administrators at nearly 100 airports.
In this recent occurrence, the helicopter pilot received guidance from an air traffic controller, alerting him to his close proximity to a departing United Airlines plane on an adjacent runway. The air traffic controller had to direct the helicopter pilot to move away from the vicinity of the runway.
Thankfully, there were no injuries in the near-miss incident, preventing a catastrophe. This issue continues to be a matter of ongoing concern, given the FAA’s recent emergency meeting less than two months ago.
FAA Reports
The United States aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), reported 46 close calls in July and almost 300 near miss or near collision incidents this year.
The aviation system in the United States is globally recognized as the safest, yet even a single near-miss incident is unacceptable.
The United States aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), reported 46 close calls in July and almost 300 near miss or near collision incidents this year.
The aviation system in the United States is globally recognized as the safest, yet even a single near-miss incident is unacceptable.
Notably, U.S. carriers have achieved a remarkable safety record since 2009, transporting more passengers than the global population without fatal crashes.
A multitude of safety measures safeguard the well-being of travelers, encompassing various aspects: commercial aircraft are equipped with Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, prominent airports deploy surface safety technology, and a robust set of protocols are in place.
Both air traffic controllers and pilots assume pivotal roles in this safety network.
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