NEWARK- An Air Premia (YP) Boeing 787-9 operating flight APZ132 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) was instructed to cross Runway 11 and continue toward Runway 22R for departure. The crew initially acknowledged the clearance.
Despite the confirmed routing, the aircraft did not line up on Runway 22R. Instead, it turned onto Taxiway ZA, prompting the tower to intervene and stop the aircraft before further deviation.
Air Premia 787 Pilots Missed Taxiway
The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 registered HL8517, had been taxiing via Taxiway R toward the Runway 22R holding point after receiving directions from the tower.
The controller instructed the crew to cross Runway 11 and enter Taxiway Z, which they acknowledged. Moments later, the tower cleared Air Premia 132 for takeoff from Runway 22R, and the pilots read back the clearance.
Instead of continuing toward the runway threshold, the crew turned left onto Taxiway ZA and then onto Z, moving away from the assigned runway. The tower spotted the deviation immediately and instructed the aircraft to stop. The crew reported they had misread the taxi routing.
The controller then issued corrective taxi instructions, guiding the aircraft onto Taxiway P and then onto Runway 1 for repositioning toward Taxiway S. Throughout the exchange, the controller maintained a calm tone and reassured the crew that the mistake was not unusual.
After repositioning, the aircraft received a fresh takeoff clearance from Runway 22R, with the tower increasing lighting intensity to help the crew identify the correct runway.
Recorded ATC Exchange Highlights
The sequence of communications shows a routine taxi operation that became irregular after the takeoff clearance. Key moments include the crew’s request for a full-length taxi, the clearance to cross Runway 11, and the subsequent turn onto the wrong taxiway.
The tower stepped in quickly, preventing any runway incursion and redirecting the aircraft safely. The exchange closed with reassurances from the controller and a successful departure clearance.
Here’s a detailed transcription of the communication between Air Premia 787 pilots and Newark ATC as flagged by You Can See ATC:
{ts:10}
ATC: Bravo, Air 132 on Romeo.
ATC: Air 132 heavy, runway 22 right, taxi via Bravo, Romeo. Can you take Whiskey, or do you need the full length?
Pilot: Bravo, Romeo.
{ts:26}
Pilot: Full taxi, Bravo, Romeo 11.
ATC: Bravo, Romeo 11 right, 132.
{ts:39}
ATC: FM 132 heavy, cross runway 11, turn right on Zulu, hold right, turn right 132.
{ts:55}
ATC: 132 heavy, 28-0 right, takeoff, cleared for takeoff right.
ATC: 132 stop, you missed the runway.
{ts:90}
Pilot: Sorry, we misread the — taxi, we missed the runway.
ATC: That’s fine. Make a right turn on Papa, right turn on runway 1, and exit on Sierra.
Pilot: Right on Papa, right on 1, exit on Sierra. Clear.
{ts:113}
ATC: Let’s get you going the right way.
Pilot: Takeoff 132, right on 132.
{ts:136}
ATC: Right on Romeo if you want, right on Romeo, right on Zulu, Romeo Juliett.
{ts:147}
ATC: 132 heavy, I put the lights up nice and bright for you so you don’t miss the runway. The wind is 28, 32 right, cleared to take off.
Pilot: Thank you for the light on 1321.
{ts:162}
Pilot: Do we need both aviation?
ATC: No, that’s fine. It’s a mistake that happens. It’s not a big deal. You didn’t do it on purpose.
Pilot: Thank you.
ATC: Welcome, clear for takeoff, right 132 heavy.
{ts:180}
ATC: 29-3, clear for takeoff, running right. Thank you, 132.
Events like this highlight the complexity of ground movements at major airports. Taxiway configurations at Newark are dense, with multiple intersecting points requiring precise awareness.
Clear ATC instructions and timely corrections help maintain safety margins, especially during high traffic periods. In this case, early detection and immediate intervention ensured there was no operational impact on other aircraft.
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