Use of the SMR at Helsinki-Vantaa ATC to ascertain that the RWY is free
Implemented
Aviation L
Accident
27.1.2014
L2013-02/S2
Suosituksen perustelu
The Surface Movement Radar (SMR) is used at Helsinki-Vantaa as an aid in guaranteeing the safe control of traffic. The investigation revealed that the system may also have been used in establishing that the runway is free without confirming the matter over the radio. Using the SMR does not alter the air traffic control’s separation responsibilities, nor can it be used to ascertain that the runway is free when clearing an aircraft onto the runway after another one which has landed/departed (HK-TKK OPS 53) .
Recommendation
Safety Investigation Authority, Finland recommends that Finavia Corporation take measures which make it possible to use the SMR at Helsinki-Vantaa ATC to ascertain that the runway is free when clearing an aircraft onto the runway after another one which has landed/departed.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
The Surface Movement Radar (SMR) is used at Helsinki-Vantaa as an aid in guaranteeing the safe control of traffic. The investigation revealed that the system may also have been used in establishing that the runway is free without confirming the matter over the radio. Using the SMR does not alter the air traffic control’s separation responsibilities, nor can it be used to ascertain that the runway is free when clearing an aircraft onto the runway after another one which has landed/departed (HK-TKK OPS 53) .