The parallel Runway 28L was closed at the time of the incident with its lights turned off and a flashing yellow “X” in place near the approach end. ATIS information “Quebec” included an advisory at the time that Runway 28 Left was closed and that its approach lighting system was out of service. Lights for taxiway Charlie were turned on to a default setting that included green centerline lights along its length and blue edge lights.
During the post-incident interviews, both Air Canada pilots said they believed the lighted runway on their left was Runway 28L and that they were lined up for Runway 28R. They also stated that they did not recall seeing aircraft on taxiway Charlie, but that something did not look right to them.
Did not see the flashing X, did not see any airplanes on the taxiway.
Well something is not right for sure and I am hoping the truth will come out eventually.
An earlier FAA memo reported that near landings on the wrong runway, or on a taxiway, normally average about 24 per year. The memo said that number increased to more than 60 in 2016.
I am thinking that I will take a train or bus or drive because aviation is just getting to risky to take the chance of flying.
An increase in mistakes on approaches and landings of almost three times the amount is very concerning.
Flying should be getting more safe, not more risky.