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avoidance system (TCAS), and conducted a search
that ultimately located N484FS. They relayed crucial
headings that guided the pilot toward W43.
Thanks to Jonathan's calm and clear communication,
the pilot was able to visually acquire W43 and land
safely. Understanding the pilot was overwhelmed, he
refrained from further non-essential communications,
focusing solely on ensuring a successful landing.
Jonathan's coordination with a fellow controller,
his supervisor, and the crew of EJA371, brought a
dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.
When asked what receiving an Archie League Award
meant to him, Jonathan said, "It's pretty cool. It's nice
to be recognized by your peers. It's probably the coolest
award that you don't want to win – because typically
there's some stressful incident that goes along with it."
Jonathan Rossell's actions saved a life that day. "We
always talk about the Swiss cheese model — and how
multiple failures end up leading to a bad incident. But
I think this was a situation where there was only one
layer of protection each time, and we got the right
result every time." His quick thinking and teamwork
are a testament to what the Archie League Award
represents — heroism in the skies and dedication on
the ground.
Congratulations to the 2025 Northwest
Mountain Region Archie League Medal of
Safety Award Winner, Jonathan Rossell!
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