NTSB Report: LaGuardia Controller Left Post Moments Before Fatal Learjet Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a fatal 2017 Learjet crash at Teterboro Airport. The investigation found that a LaGuardia TRACON controller, who was responsible for the flight, had stepped away from his radar position without a proper briefing or handover. This departure occurred during a critical phase of the aircraft's approach in challenging weather conditions. The NTSB cited the controller's unauthorized break and the pilots' difficulty managing a circling approach as contributing factors to the crash, which killed both pilots. The report also highlighted a failure of supervisory oversight at the air traffic control facility.
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