Lessons from the Field explores individual occurrences and the operational factors behind them.

By examining what happened, the conditions that allowed it to occur, and the lessons learned, these stories help turn real-world experiences into practical safety insights.

Runway occupied but the take-off still started [PDF 313 KB]

One aircraft was backtracking on the runway while another began its take-off roll after assuming the runway was clear.

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