Since November 2013, there have been two incidents of pilots landing their transport aircraft at the wrong airport. The following is a brief summary of both incidents:
November 2013:
A Boeing 747 DreamLifter was suppose to land at McConnel Air Force Base in Witcita, Kansas. Instead, it touched down at Col. James Jabara Airport - an airport located 9 miles north from their intended destination. The aircraft was not carrying any passengers. It was carrying parts for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. There are three airports in this area with similar runway configurations.
January 2014:
A Southwest 737 was suppose to land at Branson Airport in Branson, Missouri. Instead it touched down at the Taney County Airport - an airport located about 7 miles north from their intended destination The aircraft was carrying 124 passengers.
At a minimum, please answer the following questions:
1) Identify and describe at least one other incident of a transport aircraft landing at the wrong airport that has occurred within the last 5 years.
2) What are the hazards and complications of making such a mistake?
3) Do you believe that there is an identifiable and correctable reason(s) for these mistakes? If so, identify the reason(s). Or do you believe that they are just isolated incidents that have been over-hyped by the media? Why?
4) Southwest management decided to suspend the pilots involved in the incident at least until the investigation has been completed. Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not? If you are a management major, answer from the perspective of management. If you are a flight major, answer from the perspective of a pilot. This should not influence whether are not you agree with the decision, but rather serve as a platform for your rational.
Don't forget to include a link. Review the first assignment post for criteria for writing your post.
Have fun!
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