NTSB Roundtable: Key Takeaways - State of Runway Incursions A Path Forward

On May 23, 2023, Chair Jennifer Homendy hosted a roundtable discussion of safety experts from the aviation industry, labor, and government to discuss the current state of the runway incursion problem and possible solutions and next steps. These are the highlights and key takeaways from the event.
00:00:16 Opening Remarks
00:13:55 Panelists' Takeaways

[@NyghtWolf]

Great summary video with lots of great comments & suggestions! Also, a lot of fantastic behind the scenes info! Keep up the great work everyone & thank you for your contributions to aviation safety! Let's get some updated tech in aviation!! 👏

[@jonathankleinow2073]

Disclaimer: I'm not an airline pilot, air traffic controller, or other aviation professional, so take my question with a giant grain of salt. Regarding the category A incursion at AUS earlier this year, my takeaway from listening to the ATC audio was that the tower controller cleared the Southwest flight for takeoff after FedEx was cleared to land, and it seemed that the controller expected the Southwest flight to clear the runway in time for the FedEx plane, even though what nearly happened was the FedEx plane landing on top of the Southwest plane. I read a lot of comments about Southwest's reputation as a carrier that pushes quick turnarounds, quick departures, and so forth. Obviously they aren't the only airline with that mindset, but to what extent did the controller's presumption that the Southwest plane would depart very quickly impact his decision to try and send them out ahead of FedEx, and what went into his decision not to have Southwest hold until FedEx landed and cleared the runway? Did he feel there would be some negative consequence from having Southwest wait? Had he been advised, officially or otherwise, to expedite departures for Southwest or any other airlines?

[@GH-oi2jf]

It seems you understand it. My view, after reading the NTSB preliminary report, is that the controller should not have cleared SWA to enter the runway with the FedX plane coming in. It was reported ad a three mile final, but if the FedX plane is a little closer and SWA is a little slower, then that is too close for comfort. I think the SWA plane should have been held back.