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Near Disaster at orlando Airport: ⁤Southwest Flight Mistakenly Taxis ⁢Toward Takeoff from Taxiway

A potentially perilous situation unfolded at Orlando International Airport⁣ recently‌ when a Southwest Airlines⁣ flight ‍crew, intending to ​depart, erroneously began‌ their takeoff⁢ roll ​from a taxiway⁣ rather⁤ of⁢ the designated‌ runway. ‌ According to ⁣airport authorities, the flight, preparing for departure, was given clearance‍ for takeoff and had commenced acceleration ⁢when vigilant air traffic controllers ⁣intervened, preventing what could have been ⁣a serious aviation mishap.

Air ​Traffic Control Prevents ​Runway Incursion Incident

Taxiways ⁣at airports‍ are specifically‌ designed as pathways for aircraft to navigate between ‍gates, terminals, and runways.They are not‍ intended for takeoffs or landings. In this instance, the Southwest flight crew reportedly⁢ misidentified a taxiway as the ‍active runway, ​initiating their⁢ takeoff sequence from the incorrect​ paved surface.Fortunately, the prompt actions of‌ air traffic control personnel, who are constantly monitoring ‍aircraft movements, averted a possible runway incursion ⁣– a scenario where an aircraft is on a ‌runway without proper authorization, creating a risk of collision.

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h2>Importance of Air‌ Traffic⁣ Controller Vigilance in Aviation Safety