by Jim Timm
These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common threat exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that occur and enhance aviation safety.
In the time period from June 10 through July 14 there were thirteen pilot deviations recorded by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by all pilot certificate levels, from student to ATP, and of the thirteen deviations made, there was a need to issue four Brashers. This month there were five out of state pilots committing pilot deviations. Overall, the number of deviations were down from the last reporting periods.
Note, a controller will issue a Brasher notification when further FAA action will be taken, and the controller is thus giving the airman the opportunity to make note of the occurrence and collect their thoughts for their future interaction with Flight Standards.
Pay attention to ATC instructions and follow them, and if you can’t comply, tell ATC why you can’t. Just don’t do something without advising them, and always be aware of what type of airspace you are flying in or may be about to enter. Always fly with care and forethought.
The details of the deviations this month are as follows:
CLASS BRAVO AIRSPACE DEVIATIONS
7/2 Entering Class Bravo Airspace Without Obtaining Prior Approval
Student Pilot
Phoenix TRACON
The VFR aircraft was inside the Phoenix Class Bravo airspace about three miles east of Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) when the controller noticed the aircraft, and immediately restricted PHX departures to miss the aircraft. The controller had worked a Piper aircraft earlier in the day, and had communication issues with this aircraft, and decided to call out in the blue the Piper aircraft call sign. the Piper aircraft answered the call, and the controller immediately turned the aircraft southbound out of the departure corridor. The PHX departures then returned to normal operations, and the Piper aircraft landed at the Scottsdale Airport and was issued a Brasher notice.
7/4 Entering Class Bravo Airspace Without Obtaining Prior Approval
Commercial Pilot
Phoenix TRACON
The Cessna departed Falcon Field (FFZ) VFR and was not in communication with the PHX TRACON. The pilot was observed violating the Phoenix Class Bravo Airspace fifteen miles NE of PHX as he climbed thru 4,000 ft. A Brasher notice was issued by FFZ.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
7/11 Failure to follow the Air Traffic Control Instructions.
Unknown Pilot Certification
From Minnesota
Phoenix (PHX)
The pilot deviation was reported by the PHX TRACON when the aircraft did not comply with Air Traffic Control instructions.
MOVEMENT AREA DEVIATION
6/17 Moving In A Movement Area Without Authorization
Commercial Pilot
From Kentucky
Williams Gateway (IWA)
The Cessna contacted Ground Control (GC), and advised they were in the Hold Bay, and ready for departure. GC asked the pilot where they had taxied from, and if they had received a clearance to taxi. The Cessna advised that they came from the west hangars, and thought they were on a non-movement area. They had actually taxied on a movement area without authorization. GC issued the Brasher warning.
6/20 Moving in A Movement Area Without Authorization Unknown Certification
Phoenix DVT
Air Traffic Control observed a white truck traveling southbound on taxiway Alpha without authorization.
6/22 Moving In A Movement Area Without Authorization
ATP Pilot
From California
Scottsdale (SDL)
The aircraft landed on Runway 21 at Scottsdale and was instructed by the Controller (LC) to exit at Taxiway Alpha 7 and contact Ground Control (GC). The aircraft exited at Taxiway Alpha 7, and then turned left on Taxiway Alpha, and taxied southbound without establishing communication with GC to get a clearance.
6/28 Moving in A Movement Area Without Authorization
ATP/CFI Pilot
Prescott (PRC)
The aircraft was taxing out of the Bottle Neck Hangars to RWY 21L, and turned right onto taxiway C. The aircraft was not responding to Ground Control, and Ground Control tried to stop the aircraft with Light Gun signals, but the pilot was not responding to the Light Gun signals. Ground Control had Airport Ops head out to the aircraft to get the pilot’s attention and escort the aircraft. Airport Ops got the pilots attention, and the aircraft made a 180° turn on taxiway C, and Airport Ops was trying to lead the aircraft. The aircraft taxied into the sod west of taxiway C. Airport Ops said the aircraft brakes had locked up. The engine ceased operation, and the aircraft did not have operating radios. The FBO was called to tow the aircraft back to the Bottle Neck Hangars.
RUNWAY INCURSIONS
6/7 Entering a runway without ATC authorization.
Unknown Pilot Certification
Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)
A pedestrian entered Runway 22R at Taxiway Echo and Taxiway Echo 2 without ATC authorization.
6/17 Entering a runway without ATC authorization.
Private Pilot (Foreign Based)
Williams Gateway (IWA)
The deviation was reported by IWA when the aircraft crossed Runway 12R without ATC authorization.
6/24 Entering a runway without ATC authorization.
Unknown Pilot Certification
From Utah
Phoenix (PHX)
The pilot deviation was reported by PHX when the aircraft crossed the Hold Short Line of RWY 25L without ATC authorization.
7/7 Entering a runway without ATC authorization.
Commercial/CFI Pilot
Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)
The pilot deviation was reported by FFZ when the aircraft crossed the RWY 4R Hold Short Line without ATC authorization.
7/10 Entering a runway without ATC authorization.
Unknown Pilot Certification
Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)
The pilot deviation was reported by FFZ when the aircraft crossed the RWY 4R Hold Short Line without ATC authorization.
TFR INCURSION
6/13 Entering a TFR Without Authorization.
ATP Pilot
From Canada
Flagstaff (FLG)
The aircraft was cleared for a visual approach to Flagstaff. The aircraft was observed, descending out of 10,800 feet, violating the Pipeline/Haywire TFR, which was active from the surface to 15,500 feet MSL. A Brasher was issued by FLG. When the pilot called the facility, he stated that he showed that he was clear of the TFR on his display.