Why the subject controller was still on active duty for at least 30 min after the incident? During this 30 min, he still handled two RWY crossings! What was the Tower Supervisor doing at that time? In fact, did he/she know what had happened?
Good situational awareness was shown by the CX crew after hearing the controller had cleared the HKA to depart at the same time. The first transmission by the female pilot was misleading - "CX071 is clear RWY". It was only recovered by the male pilot - "CX071 is on the RWY crossing".
While the HKA crew had no situational awareness at all. They should know the Cathay was crossing the RWY. They did not query the departure clearance but instead started the take off roll. Only stopped after the CX crew blasted on the radio.
Two similar incidents in three months.
Last edited by AGNES; 25th Dec 2017 at 19:01.