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 contacted air traffic control to admit he mistakenly landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.
- During the call, Ford identified himself, acknowledged his error, and was informed of a "possible pilot deviation," though the controller downplayed the immediate interaction.
- The article suggests that due to the FAA's "compliance philosophy" favoring education for mistakes, Ford will likely face minor consequences, such as education, rather than severe punishment.
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