A U.S. government watchdog agency will audit the FAA’s efforts to prevent runway incursions following a string of close calls at some airports in recent months. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General (OIG) will audit the FAA's efforts to prevent runway incursions.
This audit is prompted by a recent string of serious runway incursions and close calls at airports, which have raised public concern and triggered NTSB investigations.
A major contributing factor to safety concerns is the FAA's significant shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to understaffed facilities, mandatory overtime, and a high percentage of trainees.
A U.S. government watchdog agency will audit the FAA’s efforts to prevent runway incursions following a string of close calls at some airports in recent months.
On July 6, the Transportation Department’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced its intent to review the FAA’s methodology for data analysis, risk identification, and measures to mitigate runway incursions.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
