It’s a phone call no pilot wants to have to make. But after mistakenly landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California last month, actor and pilot Harrison Ford dialed the number the tower gave him after the incident to talk it over — and face the possible wrath of the FAA.
Harrison Ford Audio: ‘I’m the Schmuck Who Landed on the Taxiway’
Key Takeaways:
- Actor and pilot Harrison Ford mistakenly landed his plane on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.
- Ford promptly called air traffic control to report the incident, admitting his error and identifying himself.
- The controller was courteous, and due to the FAA's new "compliance philosophy," Ford is expected to face education rather than severe punitive action.
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