Delta and ASA close call in ATL

[fmr727drvr]

Just heard on the radio ASA crossed the runway while Delta was on takeoff roll. ATL tower estimated 1500ft separation calling it an extremely close call.

 

[PCL_128]

Probably JoeMerchant finally losing it and deciding to take out Delta. "Ramming speed!!!!!"

 

[Tanker Clown]

I was taught to clear visually before taking off. It's a pretty common technique in the AF. Maybe it used to be at Delta, but it's kinda scary what they're bringing on these days. Maybe it's just par for the course now.

 

[HomerJ]

I was taught to clear visually before taking off. It's a pretty common technique in the AF. Maybe it used to be at Delta, but it's kinda scary what they're bringing on these days. Maybe it's just par for the course now.

You, sir, are a tool. And I don't even work for DL.

 

[Tanker Clown]

In the end, it's the responsibility of the pilot. Much of the blame sould be shouldered on the crew taking off.

 

[johnsonrod]

You, sir, are a tool. And I don't even work for DL.

I wonder if Tanker Clown clears his desk visually before he sits down. Desk jocky!!!!!!!

 

[fmr727drvr]

In the end, it's the responsibility of the pilot. Much of the blame sould be shouldered on the crew taking off.

If they are halfway down the runway at 100+ kts and someone darts out on the runway they have to make a tough decision. It looks like they made the right one and probably, when the facts come out are to be commended.

 

[fmr727drvr]

Probably JoeMerchant finally losing it and deciding to take out Delta. "Ramming speed!!!!!"

Now that's funny, I actually remember reading that book. Now, if I could just remember my memory items and limitations I just might keep my job for 6 more months.

 

[JoeMerchant]

Probably JoeMerchant finally losing it and deciding to take out Delta. "Ramming speed!!!!!"

....not funny PCL.....but then you seem to be losing it...... Obama??....... you have definately lost it...

Sorry wasn't me.....

 

[fmr727drvr]

Planes Nearly Collide on Hartsfield Runway
(WSB Radio) - Only three seconds separated two flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and a runway accident. Air Traffic Control spokesman Dan Ronan tells News/Talk 750 WSB that ASA Flight 876 crossed without permission onto the runway of departing Delta Flight 261.
The Delta flight was too far into its takeoff roll, Ronan says, to stop. The regional jet managed to get across the runway but the controllers at Hartsfield estimate that the two flights came to within about three seconds or 1500 feet of a collision or accident.
250 passengers could have been affected. Both planes continued on their way without further incident.
Just yesterday, there were reports that air traffic controllers are in the middle of a staffing emergency among air traffic controllers in the most congested areas of the country, including Atlanta!
Patrick Forrey, president of the air traffic controllers union, said it's unsafe to fly in Atlanta at peak travel times. There were 30 runway incursions at Hartsfield Jackson in the past 4 years.
Forrey added controllers are short-staffed, fatigued, and burned out and are retiring at dangerous levels.

 

[TV9Driver]

is it me or does it seem like we have a lot of new ATC in ATL going through training right now? I haven't heard half of these voices before. One is foreign and swallows his mic when he talks making it almost impossible to understand him. Anyone else notice this?

 

[PCL_128]

....not funny PCL.....but then you seem to be losing it...... Obama??....... you have definately lost it...

Sorry wasn't me.....

Come on, Joey, it was just a joke. Lighten up a little.

 

[Tanker Clown]

Didn't Delta taxi off the taxiway in CLE a couple of weeks ago? Maybe they need to work on their ground operations. If this keeps up an operating loss will be the least of their worries.

 

[Quimby]

I was taught to clear visually before taking off. It's a pretty common technique in the AF. Maybe it used to be at Delta, but it's kinda scary what they're bringing on these days. Maybe it's just par for the course now.

Sweet technique....."visually clearing" the runway.......yeah, no one else does that, just the AF.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Tanker Clown]

Sweet technique....."visually clearing" the runway.......yeah, no one else does that, just the AF.

Thanks for the advice.

I'm sure most carriers use it....but apparently not all of them. Lots of carriers taxi on taxiways as well.