Probable cause
The local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.
NTSB analysis
A Boeing B737 was instructed to line up and wait on the runway while a helicopter crossed the proposed departure path at a low level four miles south of the airport. After the helicopter conflict was resolved, the B737 was issued takeoff clearance, but contrary to Federal Aviation Administration requirements, the B737 was not advised of the E-145 on approach to the same runway. Less than ½ nautical mile on short final, the E-145 queried the tower local controller if they should go around. About the same time, the Airport Movement Area Safety System alerted. Prior to the E-145 crossing the landing threshold, and as the B737 began its takeoff roll, the tower local controller instructed the E-145 to go around. The E-145 did not overfly the B737 and there was no loss of separation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for OPS11IA173 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 9, 2010
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Covington, Kentucky
- Nearest airport
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I (CVG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
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