Runway Incursion Avoidance Flashcards
Runway Incursion
When someone is on a runway when they shouldn’t be.
Incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on a runway.
Why is it important to record taxi instructions?
reviewing taxi routes on the airport diagram.
helps avoid expectation bias
What is the significance of hold lines associated with runways?
Hold lines indicate where an aircraft must stop before entering a runway.
What communication procedures are essential at uncontrolled airports?
Pilots must communicate their intentions clearly to avoid conflicts with other aircraft.
What risks should be managed during taxi operations?
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, and disorientation.
What is confirmation or expectation bias?
It is the tendency to believe information that confirms existing beliefs, potentially affecting taxi instructions.
What should pilots be cautious of when entering or crossing runways?
They must ensure the runway is clear and that they have the proper clearance.
What considerations are there for night taxi operations?
Visibility is reduced, requiring increased vigilance and awareness.
What challenges arise during low visibility taxi operations?
Pilots may struggle with identifying taxiway boundaries and runway hold positions.
What is a runway incursion after landing?
It occurs when an aircraft mistakenly enters an active runway after landing.
Approximately _________ runway incursions occur each day at towered airports within the United States.
three
Major areas contributing to runway incursion:
• Failure to comply with ATC instructions
• Lack of airport familiarity
• Nonconformance with standard operating procedures
