Collision at LGA
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The United aircraft had rejected two takeoffs at about 80 knots. They were back on the ramp when they declared an emergency due to a flight attendant reporting she was not feeling well due to fumes in the back of the aircraft.
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From: Cramped 737 Left Seat
I’m wondering what kind of training ARFF personnel get regarding maneuvering on the airport and the dangers associated with that. I know at my airline (and probably most others) we have to verbally verify the runway in question, and verbally state clear left/right before initiating the crossing. The truck in this instance did none of that, which I personally find unconscionable. If ground control clears us across a runway, I don’t just cobb the power and cross without looking first. Hell, we teach kindergartners to do that when crossing a street. So preventable.
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So ARFF people need to be trained to comply with RWSL (regardless of clearance), look both ways, and have a right-seater to "Clear Right".
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