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 called air traffic control to report his mistaken landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.
- During the call, Ford openly acknowledged his error, identified himself, and expressed that the incident was a "big deal" for him.
- The article suggests Ford will likely face minimal repercussions, such as educational measures, due to the FAA's "compliance philosophy" which favors education over punishment for honest mistakes.
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