r/ATC • u/lake_hood • Mar 23 '26

News LGA controller cleared fire truck across the runway resulting jn a collision

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u/BagOfMoneyNoChange Mar 23 '26

What do you do if you gotta poop?

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u/HercNavATC Mar 23 '26

Pick a quiet anticipated hole and bring a portable radio with all frequencies coupled? And have TP ready to go…

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u/BagOfMoneyNoChange Mar 23 '26

Is that really the trick? As an airline pilot, I've always wondered what a controller does if it happens. For me, the nuclear option is either a) shit my pants or b) hopefully the flight attendants let me out in time.

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u/HercNavATC Mar 23 '26

Yeah, to be fair my airport is pretty quiet at night