Federal and airport authorities are currently investigating why a female air traffic controller at Las Vegas’s McCarran International Airport became incapacitated and unable to direct traffic last Wednesday night.
Authorities Investigating Las Vegas Tower Controller Incapacitation
Key Takeaways:
- An air traffic controller at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport became incapacitated while on duty, causing concern among pilots.
- Audio recordings and reports indicate the controller experienced mumbling, callsign errors, and coughing before losing control.
- Pilots coordinated among themselves to maintain safe separation, despite the controller's incapacitation; no collisions occurred.
- Following the incident, airport authorities implemented a new policy requiring two controllers in the tower during peak hours.
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