RVP Jim Marinitti:
The actions taken on this day are the epitome of teamwork,
professionalism, and skill. Controllers from different facilities, the
A80 Traffic Management Unit, and Cathy worked together to
address the situation at hand and bring about a positive outcome.
It's been said many times that you never know when an aircraft
might declare an emergency, but the controllers at A80 showed
why training is so important. Each person played a vital role in
ensuring that Cathy Lewan and her aircraft landed safely. It was a
proud day for aviation and our profession.
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in an effort to keep airspeed down, then once over the runway threshold, pull the mixture to shut down the
engine.
N7266D: Affirmative, affirmative. I'm going to circle west here at two thousand, I'm going to come in for 10, and I'm
going to cut power. But I'm going to stay with you cause you're going to tell me when and, um, thank you for your help.
As the aircraft was circling, the pilot spotted the ARFF (aviation rescue and firefighting) emergency vehicles
staged at Runway 10. Braddock, in a calm and reassuring voice, assured her that he was there for her and
everything was going to be fine.
N7266D: I should be able to knock this out. I'm so…am so sorry for all those emergency people sitting down there
waiting on me.
Braddock: N66D, that is absolutely the reason we're here. We're here for you.
Traffic Management Unit (TMU) Specialist Keith Tyus, who also is a CFI, was brought on to further assess the
situation. Tyus monitored the situation and provided valuable information to the team from a skilled pilot's
perspective.
Once the pilot had re-established the aircraft on final and began the approach, Braddock provided reassurance
and wind checks until it was confirmed that the aircraft landed safely.
NSO
