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Key Takeaways:

  • Several recent near-miss aviation incidents have occurred, but the author speculates these are coincidental rather than a sign of a systemic breakdown.
  • Good situational awareness, defined as forming a mental image of surrounding airport and airspace activity through radio listening, was key in preventing these incidents from escalating into catastrophes.
  • The article advocates for pilots to develop and practice strong situational awareness, suggesting methods like listening to ATC/CTAF transmissions to visualize airport operations for improved safety.
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Earlier this year, there were a number of near misses during airport operations. These included one aircraft nearly landing on top of another that was taking off while both were operating under an ATC clearance. Then an aircraft crossed an active runway without a proper clearance. The list goes on.

As you might expect, I’m often asked by friends and family for my take on current aviation events. In this case, people naturally want to know if “the system” is breaking down enough to allow these incidents.

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