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TCAS Saves Two Air Mauritius A350s From Mid-Air Collision
Two Air Mauritius Airbus A350 flights headed in opposite directions narrowly avoided a mid-air collision as a result of what appears to be air traffic controller negligence. (www.gatechecked.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
TCAS, worth every dollar and then some, introduction didn't come soon enough.
The day humans running planes are out of the equation is the day air travel will be infinitely more safe.
For a novice, the article is unclear about how close this was? I assume that an 800m separation at coincident 39,000 altitude did not actually occur but it was the prediction of that occurring that triggered the warning? Do the records show just exactly how close these planes came to each other in space at closest approach? Be grateful for any advice from one of the many experienced members here - I am just a novice enthusiast who enjoys following these stories.
ATC is subject to human error. Hooray for TCAS doing its job!
While this may not be exactly on topic, why do we still use Victor airways now that technology has advanced to the point where I suspect they are unnecessary. It's always a bit unsettling to look at FlightAware or other apps and see hundreds of flights traveling in close proximity and only separated by several hundred feet.
If you are flying low (below 18,000ft)and slow (C182) victor airways offer Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude (MOCA) +/- 4nm either side of center line. Flying direct transfers the obstruction clearance responsibility to the pilot. As a practical matter, victor airways have breaks in them now due to decommissioning VORs such as V12, V190. Many victor airways are designed to avoid restricted airspace. V234 takes the flight away from Vance MOA.
Perfect answer, thanks!