NATCA Update

On a typical Saturday morning at Chino Airport, Devin Stankevitz demonstrated exceptional skill and composure as he managed an emergency landing situation. Stankevitz coordinated the safe landing of an aircraft experiencing fuel issues. His quick thinking, […]

On an ordinary day, the extraordinary teamwork of James “Chippy” Chipman, Amanda Alcantara, Daniel Keefe, Bryen Waltjen, and Jeremy Willard ensured the safe landing of an aircraft with critical engine failure. Their coordinated efforts under pressure […]

On March 1, 2024, the quick thinking and teamwork of Jaime Romaker, William Mitchell, and Steven Brader from Nashville ATCT (BNA) ensured the safe landing of N715MW, a Beech Bonanza 36 facing deteriorating weather and low […]

On a clear September evening in 2023, Sarah O’Brien and Hanan Wiseman from Boston TRACON (A90) displayed exceptional teamwork and quick thinking when a small aircraft lost all electrical power. Their coordinated efforts and decisive actions […]

On October 16, 2023, Michael Phillips, Matthew Adair, and Jennifer Harshbarger from Columbus ATCT (CMH) displayed remarkable quick thinking and teamwork during a critical in-flight emergency. Their swift actions ensured the safe landing of a distressed […]

On January 23, 2024, a team of air traffic controllers at Wichita ATCT (ICT) faced a critical situation when a military aircraft struggled with poor weather conditions and low fuel while attempting to land. Tyler Spencer, […]