The Vigilante and the Air Traffic Controller
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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This chapter explores a critical situation involving two Japanese Airlines flights that narrowly avoid a collision due to miscommunication between a trainee air traffic controller and the pilots. It highlights the role of automated safety systems like TCAS and calls for enhanced pilot training to mitigate human error in aviation.
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