2013 Reus Airport runway incursion incident (G-OOBE)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Involved On 17 May 2013, an incident occurred at Reus Airport (Tarragona) involving two aircraft: a Boeing 757-200 with registration G-OOBE, operated by Thomson Airways LTD, and a Diamond DA20 A1 with registration EC-IIT, operated by Fundación Rego. The event was classified as a runway incursion. ## Sequence of Events The Boeing 757-200 was on an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 25 and had been cleared to land. At approximately 6 nautical miles from the runway threshold and 2,000 feet above ground level, the flight crew observed the Diamond DA20 A1 positioned near the runway threshold, aligned for takeoff. In response, the crew initiated a go-around maneuver. Following air traffic control instructions, both aircraft subsequently completed their operations without further incident. ## Casualties and Damage The Boeing 757-200 carried 226 people, comprising 8 crew members and 218 passengers, all of whom were uninjured. The Diamond DA20 A1 had one pilot on board, who was also uninjured. Neither aircraft sustained any damage, and no other damage was reported.