Originally Posted by
parkfell
So the 'Swiss cheese' strikes again.
I just wonder if the Crews had stated the gate/stand when requesting pushback, the position stated might have proved the necessary prompt to delay the ATC instruction to push? ATC will know the apron layout like the back of their hand.
Might improved SA of just where the stands are mitigate the threat when crews listen out on the frequency?
Easy to sit back in ones armchair and pontificate.
No doubt a new FCN has already been written....
Yes, both airplanes did use the stand number in their pushback request.
Full ATC and visuals, search YouTube for “Easyjet A320 and KLM B738 collide at Amsterdam” by VASaviation.
Sorry, can’t post urls yet myself
