To be clear, the homes were purchased/removed for noise abatement, not safety.
"FAA fails to pick up on vital clue that the aircraft were getting close to houses on the 18 approach"
Dear Mr Administrator
I'm writing to you to complain about the noise emanating from those homes underneath the approach to 18 at BHM. It's like they have parties all night every night. When my buddy and I fly the LOC 18, we try real hard to keep to sterile cockpit procedures but it's impossible with all that din. Can't you tell 'em to keep it down?
Regards
UPS Crew
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Dear UPS crew
You're right, it is pretty loud, isn't it!? But it's OK, we're gonna get the airport to buy the houses and leave them empty. That should keep the noise down.
Regards
The Administrator
Seriously, lots to learn all round from this one, I imagine.