Near collision at New York’s JFK Airport

Investigators say a distracted crew and miscommunication are to blame for a near-collision between two planes on the runway. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports on the findings of the investigation.

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[reecom]

"One study found that just 2.5% of people are able to multitask effectively. For the rest of us, our attempts to do multiple activities at once aren't actually that..." 9 Mar 2021 Cleveland Clinic.

[officialalonzo]

Wow, also 2 near Collisions at DCA as well within the past month, what’s happening?

[reecom]

"Are humans capable of multitaking? …study also suggests that the brain is incapable of performing multiple tasks at one time, even after extensive training. This study further indicates that, while the brain can become adept at processing and responding to certain information, it cannot truly multitask..." Wikipedia

[Dana_Danarosana]

Nice to see Kennedy Steve! They should use his expertise more on these TV reports.

[NONEISH]

multi-tasking has been proven not to work. Companies too greedy to hire adequate staff?

[maxasaurus]

Record profits and yet we all know how archaic their computer systems are, we shouldn’t allow this to go on! But what do I know…

[managed]

Almost gave that delta flight a taste of freedom 😭

[brizzled]

1:36 THE NTSB? HA! We already have TCAS & Terrain Radar. You're way better off by actual hiring more people than muilti-tasking