ASRS 2017436
ACN 2017436 · 2023-07 · Small Transport, Low Wing, 2 Recip Eng
BNA Tower Controller reported an aircraft stopped on the runway after confusing two unmarked access roads for possible taxiways causing another aircraft on final approach to go around. The Controller stated this is a common occurrence with these unmarked access roads.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
Aircraft X was rolling out after landing Runway 20L. He came to a complete stop on the runway next to two "access roads" that many aircraft continually confuse with taxiways. This caused Aircraft Y to have to go around since Aircraft X came to a complete stop and had another 2000 ft.+ to go before he came to an actual taxiway. This is not the first instance that this has happened. Numerous aircraft confuse these access roads with taxiways ever since the airport re-did the runways and put in these roads. I have seen it at least 10-15 times since they put in these roads. They need to have updated markings, painted a different color, something that can be easily identified to pilots that they are not taxiways.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- ATC Issue
- Conflict
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
- Ground Incursion
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Airport · Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Airport
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