NTSB Report Highlights Human Error in Near-Miss at JFK Airport
The 2023 incident involving American Airlines and Delta planes underscores the need for advanced cockpit warning systems.
- NTSB identifies pilot distractions and multitasking as key factors in the near-collision.
- A ground-based detection system at JFK alerted controllers, preventing a potential disaster.
- Only 35 major U.S. airports currently have the recommended detection technology installed.
- NTSB recommends installing systems that directly warn pilots of ground navigation errors.
- Recent similar incidents raise concerns about the adequacy of current aviation safety measures.