{"id":90316,"date":"2025-04-15T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=90316"},"modified":"2025-04-23T00:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T19:26:00","slug":"american-airlines-777-pilot-scolded-by-delhi-atc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/15\/american-airlines-777-pilot-scolded-by-delhi-atc\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines Boeing 777 Pilot Scolded By Delhi ATC During Taxiing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI<\/strong>\u2014<\/strong> An American Airlines (AA)<\/a> Boeing 777 Pilot <\/span>got scolded by Delhi Air Traffic Controller (ATC) for not taxiing fast enough at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pilot was Captain Steeeve<\/strong>, a famous American YouTuber who reported being reprimanded for taxiing at 12 knots<\/strong> while at maximum gross weight. The situation turned ugly, directing the aircraft to a “penalty box” <\/strong>– a holding area away from active runways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: N720AN – Boeing 777-323(ER) – American Airlines | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

American Pilot Scolded by ATC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), an American Airlines (AA) captain experienced an unusual confrontation with ATC. The controller scolded the pilot for taxiing too slowly at 12 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Delhi Airport (DEL), the minimum taxiing speed for aircraft is 15 knots on straight portions<\/strong> of taxiways and 8-12 knots during turning maneuvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the captain refused to increase speed due to safety concerns, as the aircraft was at max gross weight, the situation escalated. ATC subsequently directed the aircraft to a “penalty box<\/strong>” – a designated holding area away from active runways – essentially delaying the flight’s departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The captain later reflected that Delhi (DEL) was one of the only airports he had encountered with specific minimum taxi speed requirements rather than maximum limits. Despite the pressure from ground control, he maintained his decision, prioritizing safety over external demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident reinforced his professional philosophy that pilots should not allow outside parties to dictate aircraft operations when safety might be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I got scolded by a controller as I was taxiing, and he said I was taxiing too slow. I was doing 12 knots. I was at max gross weight taxiing out, and he wanted me to go faster, and I told him NO.”<\/p>Captain Steeeve, Pilot & YouTuber<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Delta Pilot Involved in Argument with ATC During Emergency<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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