'One close call is one too many:' Senators discuss preventing airport runway near misses
Federal transportation officials say while these near misses are still rare overall, they are also happening more often.
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Federal transportation officials say while these near misses are still rare overall, they are also happening more often.
An increase in serious near-miss aviation incidents is a "clear warning sign that the U.S. aviation system is sharply strained," National Transportation
Senators and hearing witnesses sounded the alarm Thursday about an increase in serious close calls on our nation's airport runways.
At a Senate hearing, aviation experts testified that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a series of close calls on runways this year.
If you feel like you’ve heard about more close calls on airport runaways lately, you’re right. Federal transportation officials say while these near misses are still rare overall, they are also happening more often.