ham ghaffari
western pacific RVP
"A written description of Jesse's great work
to ensure a safe landing for the pilot of
this Cessna 172 doesn't tell the full story.
You have to hear the audio recording to
truly get a sense of the drama of this event
and gain a fuller appreciation – as I did
– for the calm professionalism that Jesse
showed throughout this flight assist. Seven
years into his ATC career, Jesse exemplifies
the skill, focus, and commitment to safety
that our members at Brackett display every
day at this VFR tower. I extend my special
congratulations to the facility for its first
Western Pacific Region Archie League
award winner."
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N1120Z: 20Z, uh, up at 2,500, I missed the runway, I cannot see
the runway because the sun is in my eyes.
Anderson: Cessna 20Z, continue westbound, you're lined for Cable
airport, just continue westbound, do you have the 210 freeway in
sight?
N1120Z: I see this, runway 2-4, it says Cable, Cable runway?
Anderson: Cessna 20Z, affirmative, that's Cable, just continue
westbound, continue on that heading.
N1120Z: Continue heading, 20Z.
N1120Z: May I turn back on 2-6, Brackett, 20Z?
Anderson: Cessna 20Z, just continue that heading for Brackett, just
go fly straight ahead on that current heading.
N1120Z: Oh I see I missed…oh I, thank you, thank you, thank you.
N1120Z finally found the airport and safely landed. After landing,
the pilot was audibly upset, scared, and had accidentally turned the
wrong way off the runway. Anderson continued to direct the pilot to
where he needed to be.
Anderson: Cessna 20Z, you can turn right at Echo, that's the
taxiway in front of you, cross the yellow hold bars, then contact
ground 125.0.
N1120Z: Okay turning right here, 20Z.
