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NTSB says runway safety system did not activate before fatal Air Canada Express collision

The NTSB also said in its preliminary report that red runway entrance lights that indicate when it not safe to cross a runway were on until about three seconds before the time of the collision

International News via Reuters:

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday a key runway safety system failed to activate before a March 22 fatal collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck that killed two pilots.

The NTSB also said in its preliminary report that red runway entrance lights that indicate when it not safe to cross a runway were on until about three seconds before the time of the collision. The NTSB said the system is designed to turn the lights off about 2 to 3 seconds before the airplane reaches each intersection.

Reporting by David Shepardson

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