Just caught a video by Blancolirio highlighting a not news incident at LAX. We often discuss at great length the politics and culture when there's a tragic accident, but this is an example of the systems of in place working as they should and a catastrophe NOT happening.
Air France was cleared for takeoff. A Gulfstream that had just landed on the parallel runwaywas instructed to hold short of the adjacent runway before continuing their taxi. They did hold, but they did cross the official hold short line. Air France had begun their takeoff roll when the automated system detected the potential runway incursion, and illuminated red lights to Air France who immediately aborted their takeoff.
Mistakes happen... But the protections and layers worked this time. Kudos to all.
Air France was cleared for takeoff. A Gulfstream that had just landed on the parallel runwaywas instructed to hold short of the adjacent runway before continuing their taxi. They did hold, but they did cross the official hold short line. Air France had begun their takeoff roll when the automated system detected the potential runway incursion, and illuminated red lights to Air France who immediately aborted their takeoff.
Mistakes happen... But the protections and layers worked this time. Kudos to all.