Serious CLOSE CALL on Departure at O'Hare | Pilot Deviation

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[CaffeineGeek]

The recording needs to be included in future ATC training as an example of how to handle conflicting traffic due to a mistake. The calm, collected, and perfected executed resolution cannot be commended enough.

[FencerPTS]

Cool as a cucumber those controllers in this event. Kept everyone separated, planned the resolution, got everyone going again, never changed pitch, cadence, or intensity.

[MasterYoshitaka]

The tone of voice throughout all the transmissions was so calm that you would think there wasn't a mistake at all.

[johnthompson]

If I just heard this on frequency I'd have no idea there were multiple traffic conflicts due to a mistake. Those controllers handled that issue with precise, calculated instructions that seemed like a regular Tuesday for them.

[CapStar]

i love the inclusion of the actual scope replay

[UnshavenStatue]

Those controllers sounded like this happens on literally every takeoff lol. that's the calmest, coolest collected ive ever heard. even while giving a phone number the *4th* take off after is already rolling. damn.

[BillySugger]

Nothing wrong with that ATC performance. Pilot error 100%. Listen out people!

[alexandermccabe]

I’ve heard ORD ground tear people apart, but these tower controllers handled that so well.

[happycanayjian]

2:43. Cracks me up. 8168 knew that little diddy was coming. She’s just like: “Go ‘head!” 😂

[thomasdalton]

I think the biggest problem here isn't the failure to follow instructions but the failure to think. They should have been aware that there were aircraft taking off from the parallel runway on their left and, therefore, that under no circumstances should they be turning left and crossing in front of them. Whatever mistakes they may have made with the clearance or configuring the autopilot, they should have had front and centre in their minds the fact that there were planes to the left of them that they need to maintain separation from.

[cde]

In my 25 years of flying I’ve learned that if your about to do something nobody else is doing it’s time to question it.

[markpell]

United 8168 cleared for takeoff, right turn heading 180. Correct acknowledgement of the clearance on the read-back. Then an immediate left turn to N in front of other departing traffic at one of the busiest beehives on Earth. I'm at a loss to understand or explain other than they switched to autopilot immediately off the runway and had the heading set incorrectly, or had the fms programmed to go direct to their initial DP fix on AP engagement and that was possibly on the north side of the airport so the computer decided to go the shortest way. If either of those is true the pilot flying should have disengaged AP and started hand flying before the plane had turned more than a few degrees the wrong way. No excuse for this unless there was actually a technical problem with the airplane or avionics, which is also troubling. If this is the new norm it really feels like we're about to see a disastrous incident somewhere any day now. Good job by ATC to keep everyone safe and keep the traffic moving.

[ScottySwans]

Not as close of a call as others, but not good. Good job ATC at a busy airport

[bd]

ATC just handled that like the pros that they are! Great job from everyone

[scottulrich]

Oof, turning left from 10L puts you right into traffic departing 9R. Huge mistake at O'Hare.

[markg]

Chicago controllers I’m thinking best in the industry. Right up with New York. Nice work.

[eldenpixel]

Can't wait for tomorrow's close call

[Boodieman]

Amazing how loud the engines are over the radio.

[jamesferguson]

Concerning that two UA pilots did not follow a very common departure clearance, especially with them probably being very familiar with ORD procedures.

[therealajnelson]

It is never funny when a pilot is given a number, but I do find it a bit amusing when a newer pilot receives their first pilot deviation, versus a high hour pilot. New pilots typically sound contrite and a bit defeated if not embarrassed, but vet pilots are all yea I'm flying a plane right now so no you'll have to wait on the pen 😂. Kudos to ATC for keeping it cool and everyone safe 😊