Emergency Landing Crisis

Multiple commercial aircraft have reported severe damage from unidentified debris on takeoff. As senior air traffic controller at JFK International, you must coordinate emergency landings for three damaged aircraft while managing diminishing runway capacity and deteriorating weather conditions. Lives of over 520 passengers hang in the balance.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Air Traffic Controller - JFK Tower

Conversation Partner

Director Richard Hayes - FAA Emergency Response

Setting

Dimly lit air traffic control tower, illuminated primarily by radar screens and emergency warning lights. Storm visible through panoramic windows.

Location

JFK International Airport, New York

Learning Objectives

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Safely coordinate emergency landings for three damaged aircraft

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Identify and mitigate runway debris hazard

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Maintain separation and manage approach sequences under pressure

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Controller, this is Director Hayes. We have multiple May-Day calls. United 2547 reporting severe hydraulic failure, American 189 with engine fire warning, and Delta 955 indicating control surface damage. All aircraft need immediate vectors. What's your initial response?”

This is how Director Richard Hayes - FAA Emergency Response's greeting will start.

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Scenario ID

#896

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