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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.

Runway Incursions LandingPart 91

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

ASRS reports are voluntary, de-identified by NASA, and represent the reporter's perspective; they are not investigated and cannot be used to infer prevalence. Authoritative source: asrs.arc.nasa.gov ↗