Pilot AND Controller React to United 109’s Philly ATC Meltdown
Kennedy Steve
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United Airlines Flight 109 is taxiing at Philadelphia when a simple turn instruction turns into a tense and confusing exchange between the flight crew and air traffic control.
This time, Kennedy Steve is joined by retired airline pilot Captain Steeeve to break down the incident from BOTH sides of the radio.
Captain Steeeve looks at what the United crew may have understood from the cockpit, while Kennedy Steve examines the controller’s instructions, phraseology, and reaction as the situation becomes increasingly frustrated.
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The opinions expressed in this video are those of Kennedy Steve based on his experience as a retired Air Traffic Controller and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. This analysis is based on publicly available information, including ATC recordings, videos, and reports available at the time of publication.
This video is not an official accident investigation or a determination of fault. Aviation incidents are often complex, and new information may emerge after this video is published. Official findings are made only by the appropriate investigative authorities.
The goal of this channel is to educate viewers about air traffic control procedures, aviation safety, and the decision-making that takes place behind the microphone—not to criticize or assign blame to any individual or organization.
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The single biggest safety issue in aviation today is communication.
Controllers and pilots are talking WAY too fast. Instructions, clearances, and readbacks are rushed, mumbled, incomplete, or confusing.
The bottom line....when you are cleared to land...that runway is yours until YOU exit the runway how YOU deem safe.
In 2007, my airline career, and 30 lives, nearly ended because a controller panicked, didn't want to send a heavy Virgin Atlantic A340 around, and gave us conflicting, rushed instructions to hurry off of the runway. They landed anyway, and the wing tip of that A340 came within ~30-50 feet of hitting our tail as we exited the runway.
The subsequent phone conversation with the Captain was pointed and professional, but the next day the tower was audited, the FAA discovered the incident, and violated the senior controller. This angered the controllers at LAX and they tried to find something to violate the Captain and I with. It was ridiculous, but I had some revealing conversations with the FAA during the investigations.
Great breakdown of this PHL communication.
Pilot AND Controller React to United 109’s Philly ATC Meltdown
Kennedy Steve
209,116 views
Click Here For The Make A Wish Fundraiser: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/Wish...
United Airlines Flight 109 is taxiing at Philadelphia when a simple turn instruction turns into a tense and confusing exchange between the flight crew and air traffic control.
This time, Kennedy Steve is joined by retired airline pilot Captain Steeeve to break down the incident from BOTH sides of the radio.
Captain Steeeve looks at what the United crew may have understood from the cockpit, while Kennedy Steve examines the controller’s instructions, phraseology, and reaction as the situation becomes increasingly frustrated.
Want to connect with Kennedy Steve? Email us at: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed in this video are those of Kennedy Steve based on his experience as a retired Air Traffic Controller and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. This analysis is based on publicly available information, including ATC recordings, videos, and reports available at the time of publication.
This video is not an official accident investigation or a determination of fault. Aviation incidents are often complex, and new information may emerge after this video is published. Official findings are made only by the appropriate investigative authorities.
The goal of this channel is to educate viewers about air traffic control procedures, aviation safety, and the decision-making that takes place behind the microphone—not to criticize or assign blame to any individual or organization.
#CaptainSteeeve #KennedySteve #UAL109 #unitedairlines #atc #airtrafficcontrol #aviation #PhiladelphiaAirport