Following the early July close call at San Francisco International airport when an Air Canada A320 nearly touched down on an active taxiway, rather than Runway 28 Right where the aircraft was cleared, the FAA published a number of best practices to call more attention to arrival issues.
FAA Tells Pilots to Use All Available Resources During Arrival
Key Takeaways:
- Following a near-landing incident by an Air Canada flight on an active taxiway at SFO, the FAA issued Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 17010) to prevent similar occurrences.
- The alert emphasizes critical best practices for flight crews, including maintaining stabilized approaches, optimally utilizing available navigation technology, and implementing effective crew resource management.
- It further highlights the importance of thorough airport layout reviews, addressing NOTAMs like closed runways, and maintaining constant readiness to execute a go-around, particularly when an approach feels incorrect.
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