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Attributes | |
ACN | 1079750 |
Time | |
Date | 201304 |
Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
Place | |
Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
State Reference | US |
Aircraft 1 | |
Make Model Name | Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200) |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Descent |
Route In Use | Vectors |
Flight Plan | IFR |
Person 1 | |
Function | Enroute |
Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
Events | |
Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types |
Narrative:
I was working the r-side of sector X. This sector is just north of approach. I had several air carrier X aircraft on frequency that I was vectoring for sequencing into the airport; three of which were air carrier X; flight abca; flight acca; and flight acaa. This happens almost every morning as these planes take off from [several airports]. I recommend that the air carrier looks at the time these aircraft take off for [the airport] and either change their departure times or change their call signs.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Enroute Controller voiced a safety concern regarding the similar sounding four digit call signs utilized by an Air Carrier company; frequently at the same time.
Narrative: I was working the R-Side of Sector X. This sector is just north of Approach. I had several Air Carrier X aircraft on frequency that I was vectoring for sequencing into the airport; three of which were Air Carrier X; Flight ABCA; Flight ACCA; and Flight ACAA. This happens almost every morning as these planes take off from [several airports]. I recommend that the Air Carrier looks at the time these aircraft take off for [the airport] and either change their departure times or change their call signs.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.