The Lexington ATC was NOT doing traffic count after he clearedComair 5191 for takeoff
Very interesting reading... and while there may be plenty of blame to
pass around, when push comes to shove, the aircraft was cleared to
depart from the proper runway, but the Pilot In Command effectively
failed to ensure that they were in fact lined up on that runway. It was
his responsibility. Regardless of any and all other contributing
factors, the FAA and the air traffic controllers weren't flying the
plane, the Pilot (and his crew) was.
Is this really about making things safer, or is this about exploiting
tragedy to advance an agenda?
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