ZapBrannigan
If it ain’t a Boeing, I’m not going. No choice.
That runway is so seldom used I would be surprised to see an airplane using it for takeoff. Expectation bias might have created some of the problem here. I’d have probably pulled over to assess whether we could continue or were too shaken up after that - maybe called and engaged the chief pilot on call. I like the idea of going back to the gate only because there are phone calls to be made and reports to be written. Better those things happen when they’re fresh in your mind.
Interestingly we have a requirement to immediately notify of a near mid air collision, and a requirement to notify of a near collision with ground equipment within 24 hours, but I don’t see a requirement for notification of a near ground collision with another aircraft. Although I would err on the side of caution and call them anyway under the midair section I suppose.
Interestingly we have a requirement to immediately notify of a near mid air collision, and a requirement to notify of a near collision with ground equipment within 24 hours, but I don’t see a requirement for notification of a near ground collision with another aircraft. Although I would err on the side of caution and call them anyway under the midair section I suppose.