San Francisco Air Traffic Control Error Leads to Two Go-Arounds

Air Traffic Control Incident at San Francisco

• ⚠️ An air traffic controller made a mistake resulting in two aircraft needing to perform a go-around.
• ✈️ Alaska Airlines flight 9410 was instructed to go around, followed shortly by SkyWest 4655.

Go-Around Procedures and Instructions

• 🔄 Alaska 9410 was instructed to turn left heading 260 and maintain 3,100 feet after initiating their go-around.
• ✈️ SkyWest 4655 also performed a go-around and received similar instructions to turn left heading 260 and maintain 3,100 feet.

Runway Operations and Clearances

• 🛫 Multiple aircraft were cleared for takeoff and landing on runways 28 left and 28 right.
• 🚦 Aircraft were also instructed to contact departure or ground control after takeoff or for crossing runways.

Communication and Coordination

• 📡 Controllers provided wind information and runway assignments to various flights.
• 📞 Aircraft communicated their positions and intentions, such as being 6 miles final or 10 miles out.

Aircraft Movements and Status

• ✈️ Flights mentioned include American 237, 968 heavy, 455 heavy, United 71 heavy, Alaska 9410, SkyWest 4655, United 208, 821 heavy, 89 heavy, and 2248.
• 🚧 Several aircraft were instructed to hold or cross runways as necessary.