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-miss incident at SFO where an Air Canada jet almost landed on an occupied taxiway, the FAA issued a safety alert (SAFO 17010).
- The FAA's alert emphasizes best practices including maintaining a stabilized approach, utilizing available navigation technology effectively, and robust crew resource management.
- It critically reminds flight crews to always be prepared to execute a go-around, especially when an approach feels unstable or something seems amiss, stressing the importance of the pilot monitoring speaking up.
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