Logan Airp ort. The plane was approaching closer and lower than normal and didn't have
its landing lights turned on. Controller Ross Leshinsky, with help from controller Eric
Knight, spotted the problem and ordered the pilot to go around. The aircraft flew right
behi nd a JetBlue plane on the taxiway and in front of two other aircraft on another
taxiway, before reentering the air traffic pattern and landing safely. The skill, experience
and teamwork of several controllers on duty that night contributed to the safe outc ome,
with Ross and Eric receiving NATCA's 2017 President's award for their efforts. Because
of incidents like this one, the ATO put wrong - surface landings on our 2017 Top 5 Hazard
List .
I also want to recognize some of the great work our employees h ave done for NextGen
modernization. We completed the implementation of Data Comm Departure Clearance
Service at 55 airports th roughout the country. And last summer, we completed STARS
deployment at our 11 largest TRACONs, and their associated control t owers, as part of
TAMR's Phase 3 Segment 1 program.
As you can see, ATO co - workers are making major accomplishments in support of our
public mission. But we know there's more great work to be recognized and I'd like to ask
for your help to do that. Nominations for this year's ATO NAS First, People Always
awards are being accepted now through May 31, 2017. Please consider nominating any
individua ls or teams that you admire for their outstanding contributions and
accomplishments.
Thanks everyone!
Teri L. Bristol ATO Chief Operating Officer
