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The NTSB Perspective on Runway IncursionsThe NTSB Perspective on Runway Incursions

ICAO NAM/CAR/SAM ConferenceMexico City, October 22-25, 2002

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NTSB ProcessNTSB Process

•Established 1967

•All modes of

transportation

•Independent

•Party System

•Not Regulatory

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Most Wanted List

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AMASS Alert DisplayAMASS Alert Display

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Other TechnologyOther Technology

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Human FactorsHuman Factors

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HF RecommendationsHF Recommendations

• Specific Runway Crossing Clearances

• Position and Hold at Night

• No multiple landing clearances

• ICAO standard phraseology

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Evaluate HF RecommendationsEvaluate HF Recommendations

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Why are Incursions Important?Why are Incursions Important?

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Risk FactorsRisk Factors

• Close Coupled Actions

• Low Tolerance to Error

• Complex Environment

• Lack of Robustness – Safety Nets

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How do we measure success?How do we measure success?

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Global CooperationGlobal Cooperation

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Toward a Safer FutureToward a Safer Future

• Investigations

• Identify Issues

• Ensure robust environment

National Transportation Safety BoardAviation Safety

The NTSB Perspective on Runway IncursionsThe NTSB Perspective on Runway Incursions

ICAO NAM/CAR/SAM ConferenceMexico City, October 22-25, 2002