Originally Posted by
paxhauler85
The cessna had no strobes. The tower was operating, so there was no need for the cessna to report clear. The "we missed our exit" transmission was heard at 120+ kts.
F/O saw the tail nav light on the cessna, followed by the illumination of the entire aircraft in the CRJ's landing lights. The abort was initiated at 140kts, and the CRJ literally passed the cessna on the rwy. The aircraft never left the rwy surface.
Sounds like a job well done to me.
I just reread the NTSB report.
1. Strobes are not required, I do see your point though.
2. Correct that they don't need to report "Clear"
3. The take off was aborted at 120kts. Not "transmission was heard at 120 kts. That is a big difference.
I have no desire to bash Mesa or anyone that works for them. They just made a mistake (so did the tower IMO) A momentary lapse in situational awareness. Everyone lived...good job... Next time pay attention