Learning from Close Calls: The Value of Runway Incursion Reporting

  Learning from Close Calls: The Value of Runway Incursion Reporting Blog Link:   https://tannerurnessbsas210.blogspot.com/2025/10/learning-from-close-calls-value-of.html Article Focus:  Recent FAA Safety Briefing on Runway Incursion Prevention and Reporting Culture As an aviation safety manager, I want to highlight a critical safety concern that continues to challenge our industry: runway incursions. The FAA's recent safety briefing on this topic underscores how voluntary reporting systems like the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) are essential tools in preventing these potentially catastrophic events. The article discusses several recent close-call incidents where pilots, controllers, and ground personnel identified and reported safety hazards before they resulted in accidents. Impact on Organizational Practices: This focus on runway incursions has immediate implications for our organization's standard operating procedures. First, it reinforces the need for enhan...