ASRS 2036038
ACN 2036038 · 2023-09 · Small Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turboprop Eng
Small transport pilot reported a construction vehicle entered and remained on the runway while the aircraft was on short final necessitating a low level go around.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
On short final to Runway 32 at VDI, a vehicle belonging to an onsite construction contractor entered the runway and proceed to drive northwest on the runway. A go- around was executed and an uneventful return to landing then occurred. According to an FBO employee, this was not the first occurrence during the construction project. The contractor needs training on required safety procedures at uncontrolled airports.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Conflict
- Ground Incursion
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Airport · Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Airport
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