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Home › Safety › Incident Reports › Other atc handling

Other atc handling

241 voluntary NASA ASRS incident reports categorised as “Other atc handling”.

241Total reports
10Years with data

Reports by year

YearReports
20092
20083
20075
20051
20044
200311
200251
200140
2000105
199919

Recent report synopses

  • 2009-02 Air carrier landing SFO with fuel concerns voiced concern regarding NCT handling; recommending continued holding in lieu of extensive vectoring for sequence.
  • 2009-02 B757 on approach for KOA voiced concern regarding ATC handing; alleging unprofessional behavior and lack of understanding of aircraft and flight crew capabilities.
  • 2008-10 Ifr small aircraft declared emergency because of engine problems; diverted to nearest airport; questioned ATC services, i.e. vectors away from landing airport.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.

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