Originally Posted by
dwightkschrute
METAR at the time was for 10 miles vis and ceilings broken at about 2200 feet. I’m not sure how the Delta crew could miss a 777 taxing across their runway but I’m not here to pass judgement.
I got clearance to taxi across runway 11 in MSY a few years back. I looked to the right and saw a light twin (Cessna 310 possibly) over the threshold. I told the captain to stop, which he did (and I was ready on the brakes). I told tower that we were holding short for landing traffic. After a few seconds of silence he responded with American 123, hold short runway 11.
Point being is that anyone can make a mistake and if the crew or controller don’t catch it, then it can have deadly consequences.
The reality is that the PF was likely concentrating on centerline, and the PNF on the engine gauges and airspeed calls. Its like the guy crossed the runway when they were lining up and nothing else was going on.