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Discussion 05.1 Systemic Failure

Discussion 05.1 Systemic Failure

Q Discuss (and be prepared to back up your argument(s)) the systemic failures at JFK that led to the ground collision (from your textbook). When answering the question, be sure to consider which approach (HRO, NAT, SMS or combination) most clearly defines the “why” of the accident. What Part 139 FARs are applicable to this situation? Post your comments on the discussion board.

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Accident details and discussion: Collision between China Southern Aircraft and a Kuwait Airways vessel. Two planes made a collision on the tarmac at the John F. Kennedy Airport. A strong Northeast winter storm had wreaked havoc on the east coast and had caused too many flight delays. The right wing of China Southern aircraft grazed the tail of a vessel of Kuwait Airways. This caused damage to both planes. The Kuwait Airways plane was parked ahead of takeoff when the two planes collided.