Aborted landing
How common is an aborted landing?
I was on a Virgin Blue flight today from Brisbane to Sydney when the landing into Sydney was aborted (approx 1.50 - 2pm). Cannot judge height, but I am a frequent flyer and it was quite close to touchdown.
As we took off, could see an international flight taking off, but at 90 degrees to our direction.
Captain then explained that aircraft ahead had not vacated the runway in time, hence we had to abort landing.
My question is who would have made the decision to abort - air traffic control or the captain? How common is this occurence when visibility is good?
I have experienced aborted landing many years previously (in a DC3) due to weather.
Would appreciate any comments
Kay