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Delta 89 Engine Failure - B-777 Fuel dump over Los Angeles 1-14-2020
Delta 89 returns to LAX after an engine failure, controversially dumping fuel over schools.
Summary
On January 14, 2020, Delta Flight 89, a Boeing 777 bound for Shanghai, suffered a compressor stall in its right engine shortly after departing LAX. The crew declared an emergency and requested an immediate return, but despite telling controllers they did not need to dump fuel, they released thousands of gallons of jet fuel at low altitude over populated areas. The fuel fell on several elementary schools, leading to a major investigation and international media coverage.
Analysis
This recording captures the initial stages of a highly controversial aviation incident. Delta 89, a "Heavy" Boeing 777-200ER, was heavily laden with fuel for a long-haul flight to Shanghai. Shortly after takeoff, the crew reported an engine compressor stall—a disruption of airflow that can cause loud bangs and flames to shoot from the engine. While the crew managed to stabilize the engine, they needed to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) immediately.
The most notable moment occurs when the SoCal Departure controller specifically asks the pilots if they need to hold to dump fuel or burn it off to reach a safe landing weight. The pilot responds with "Negative," indicating they intended to land the aircraft "heavy." However, shortly after this exchange and while on the final approach at altitudes as low as 2,000 feet, the crew began an emergency fuel dump. Because the aircraft was so low, the fuel did not atomize in the air as intended but instead fell as a liquid mist over several neighborhoods, including Cudahy and South Gate.
The technical context is vital: heavy aircraft have a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) significantly higher than their Maximum Landing Weight (MLW). Landing while overweight can damage the landing gear or airframe. While dumping fuel is a standard procedure to reach MLW, it is strictly regulated to occur at higher altitudes (usually above 5,000-6,000 feet) and away from populated areas to ensure the fuel evaporates before hitting the ground.
The recording demonstrates excellent coordination by ATC to clear the airspace. Controllers re-sequenced multiple aircraft, including Eva 601 and American 255, to give the emergency aircraft a "straight-in" priority. However, the discrepancy between the pilot's "Negative" response regarding the fuel dump and their subsequent actions remains the central point of the FAA's investigation into this event.
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
ATC
Coastrock 2705, heading 210, Runway 24 Left, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, fly heading 210, you are cleared for takeoff on the left runway.
PILOT
Cleared for takeoff on Runway 24 Left, Coastrock 2705.
PILOT
Taking off now on the left runway, Coastrock 2705.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, LA Tower, Runway 24 Left, line up and wait.
ATC
Delta 89, this is LA Tower. Pull onto the left runway and wait there for my signal.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy, 24 Left, line up and wait.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, moving onto the left runway to wait.
ATC
Southwest 1452, contact SoCal Departure.
ATC
Southwest 1452, please switch your radio over to the Southern California departure controllers.
PILOT
Southwest 1452, switching to Departure.
PILOT
Southwest 1452, switching over to the departure frequency now.
ATC
United 1956, traffic ahead will be turning southbound. Wind 250 at 5. RNAV to Del Rey, Runway 24 Left, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
United 1956, the plane ahead is turning south. Winds are light. Follow your GPS route to Del Rey, cleared for takeoff on the left runway.
PILOT
United 1956, RNAV Del Rey, cleared for takeoff 24 Left.
PILOT
United 1956, following our GPS route to Del Rey, taking off from the left runway.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, traffic ahead will be turning southbound. Wind 250 at 5. RNAV to Del Rey, Runway 24 Left, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
Big Delta 89, the plane ahead is turning south. Winds are light. Follow your GPS route to Del Rey, cleared for takeoff on the left runway.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy, RNAV Del Rey, cleared for takeoff 24 Left.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, following the GPS route to Del Rey, taking off from the left runway.
ATC
Skywest 3562, LA Tower, full length Runway 24 Left, line up and wait. Caution wake turbulence, traffic will cross downfield.
ATC
Skywest 3562, LA Tower, pull onto the very start of the left runway and wait. Watch for rough air from the previous jet and crossing traffic ahead.
PILOT
Line up and wait 24 Left, full length, Skywest 3562.
PILOT
Moving onto the start of the left runway to wait, Skywest 3562.
ATC
United 1956, LA Tower, caution wake turbulence, heavy Triple-7 departing parallel. Wind 250 at 5, Runway 24 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
United 1956, LA Tower, watch for rough air from that big jet taking off on the next runway. Winds are light, cleared to land on the right runway.
PILOT
Cleared to land 24 Right, United 1956.
PILOT
Cleared to land on the right runway, United 1956.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, start your left turn.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, begin your left turn now.
PILOT
Starting left turn, Coastrock 2705.
PILOT
Coastrock 2705 is beginning our turn to the left now.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, contact SoCal Departure.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, please switch over and talk to Southern California Departure.
PILOT
SoCal, Coastrock 2705.
PILOT
Southern California Departure, this is Coastrock 2705 checking in.
ATC
Helicopter 5 Papa Lima, LA Tower, cleared through Bravo airspace via shoreline route northbound at or below 150 feet. LA altimeter 30.16. Squawk 0270.
ATC
Helicopter 5 Papa Lima, LA Tower, you're authorized to fly through this busy airspace along the shoreline heading north at or below 150 feet. Set your altitude pressure to 30.16 and your radar code to 0270.
ATC
Compass 5763, at Alpha Alpha, hold short Runway 24 Left.
ATC
Compass 5763, at taxiway Alpha Alpha, stop and wait before you reach Runway 24 Left.
PILOT
At Alpha Alpha, hold short 24 Left, Compass 5763.
PILOT
Waiting at Alpha Alpha, stopping short of 24 Left, Compass 5763.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy is passing 1,000 for 5,000.
DELTA 89
The large Delta 89 jet is climbing through 1,000 feet on our way up to 5,000.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, SoCal Departure, radar contact. Climb and maintain 8,000.
ATC
Delta 89, Southern California Departure, we have you on radar. Climb and stay at 8,000 feet.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy, climbing to 8,000.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, climbing up to 8,000 feet now.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, climb and maintain 12,000 and contact Approach on 134.35.
ATC
Coastrock 2705, climb and stay at 12,000 feet and switch your radio to 134.35 for the Approach controllers.
PILOT
12,000 and contact Approach on 34.35, Coastrock 2705.
PILOT
Up to 12,000 and switching to Approach on 34.35, Coastrock 2705.
PILOT
SoCal, Alaska 262, RNAV Docker.
PILOT
Southern California, this is Alaska 262, following the GPS route toward the Docker waypoint.
ATC
Alaska 262, Departure, say altitude passing through.
ATC
Alaska 262, this is Departure, tell me what altitude you're passing through right now.
PILOT
1,300 for 5,000.
PILOT
We're at 1,300 feet, climbing toward 5,000.
ATC
Alaska 262, thank you. Radar contact. Climb and maintain 12,000. Maintain 250 knots.
ATC
Alaska 262, thanks. I see you on radar. Climb and stay at 12,000 feet and keep your speed at 250 knots.
PILOT
12,000, 250 knots, Alaska 262.
PILOT
Alaska flight 262 is at 12,000 feet, flying at 250 knots.
ATC
Delta 1358, contact LA Center on 125.27.
ATC
Delta 1358, switch over to the Los Angeles regional controllers on frequency 125.27.
PILOT
25.27, Delta 1358. Good day.
PILOT
Going to 125.27, Delta 1358. Have a good day.
ATC
Southwest 1452, contact Approach 128.75.
ATC
Southwest 1452, check in with the arrival controllers on 128.75.
PILOT
128.75, Southwest 1452.
PILOT
Switching to 128.75, Southwest 1452.
PILOT
Departure, Skywest 3562, 1,000 heading climb to 5,000 on the Orca.
PILOT
Departure control, Skywest 3562 is passing 1,000 feet, climbing to 5,000 on the Orca departure route.
ATC
Skywest 3562, SoCal Departure, radar contact. Climb and maintain 9,000.
ATC
Skywest 3562, Southern California Departure, we see you on radar. Climb and stay at 9,000 feet.
PILOT
9,000, Skywest 3562.
PILOT
Up to 9,000, Skywest 3562.
ATC
Alaska 262, turn left direct PV waypoint, resume the Panda Departure.
ATC
Alaska 262, turn left and fly straight to the PV navigation point, then resume the Panda departure route.
PILOT
Direct PV and the Panda Departure, Alaska 262.
PILOT
Straight to PV and back on the Panda departure, Alaska 262.
ATC
Alaska 262, contact Approach 134.35.
ATC
Alaska 262, switch over to the arrival controllers on 134.35.
PILOT
34.35, 262. See ya.
PILOT
Switching to 134.35, Alaska 262. See ya.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, contact Approach 128.75.
ATC
Delta 89, our heavy-class jet, contact the arrival controllers on 128.75.
DELTA 89
28.75, Delta 89 Heavy.
DELTA 89
Going to 128.75, Delta 89 Heavy.
ATC
Jet 7170, contact SoCal 134.2.
ATC
Jet 7170, check in with Southern California controllers on 134.2.
PILOT
SoCal Delta 89 Heavy with you, passing 6,000 for 8,000.
PILOT
Southern California approach, this is the large Delta 89. We’re climbing through 6,000 feet on our way up to 8,000.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, SoCal altimeter 30.15 and high-speed climb approved.
ATC
Delta 89, the local air pressure for your altitude reading is 30.15, and you are cleared to climb at high speed.
DELTA 89
High speed approved for Delta 89 Heavy, altimeter 30.15.
DELTA 89
High speed is approved for Delta 89, and we have the pressure set at 30.15.
ATC
Southwest 1452, traffic 12 o'clock, five miles eastbound at 14,200. Twin Cessna VFR maneuvering.
ATC
Southwest 1452, watch for another plane directly ahead of you, five miles out heading east at 14,200 feet. It’s a small twin-engine Cessna flying by sight.
PILOT
Looking, Southwest 1452.
PILOT
We’re looking for them, Southwest 1452.
DELTA 89
SoCal, Delta 89. We’ve had a— we need to return to LAX at this time for an engine compressor stall.
DELTA 89
SoCal, Delta 89. We’ve had a— we need to return to LAX right now because one of our engines just suffered a compressor stall.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, roger. I’m going to need fuel on board and souls. In the meantime, maintain 8,000. Expect vectors back to return to Los Angeles.
ATC
Delta 89, understood. I’m going to need your fuel weight and the number of people on board. In the meantime, stay at 8,000 feet. I’ll give you steering directions to get you back to Los Angeles.
DELTA 89
Soul count is 181. Fuel on board is 12,000.
DELTA 89
The count for people on board is 181. Fuel is at 12,000 pounds.
ATC
Southwest 24, traffic no factor behind and to your left now.
ATC
Southwest 24, that other plane is no longer a concern; it’s behind you and to your left now.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, are you able to bring it back to LAX immediately, or do you need to hold to burn fuel? Tell me what you need to do.
ATC
Delta 89, are you able to bring the plane back to LAX immediately, or do you need to circle to burn off heavy fuel? Tell me what you need to do.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, we’ve got the engine and the compressor stalls back under control. We’re going to come back to LAX. We’re not critical. We’re going to slow to 280 knots and we’ll watch this downwind at 8,000. Keep us out of the terrain and we’ll turn back into LA.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, we’ve got the engine and the stalls back under control. We’re coming back to LAX, but we aren't in a dire emergency. We’re slowing down to 320 miles per hour and we’ll stay at 8,000 feet on this path parallel to the runway. Just keep us away from the mountains and we’ll turn back toward LA.
ATC
Okay, so you don't need to hold to dump fuel or anything like that?
ATC
Okay, so you don't need to circle to burn fuel or dump any fuel out of the wings or anything like that?
DELTA 89
Negative. We’ll be requesting Runway 25 Right.
DELTA 89
No, we don't. We'll be requesting the right-hand runway, 25 Right.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, turn right heading 100. Vectors for ILS 25 Right.
ATC
Delta 89, turn right to a heading of 100 degrees. I'm giving you steering directions for the radio-guided landing on Runway 25 Right.
DELTA 89
Right to 100, Runway 25 Right, Delta 89.
DELTA 89
Right turn to 100, for Runway 25 Right, Delta 89.
ATC
Southwest 1452, climb and maintain flight level 230. Contact Center 125.18.
ATC
Southwest 1452, keep climbing up to 23,000 feet. Switch over and talk to the regional Center controllers on frequency 125.18.
PILOT
125.18, up to 230, Southwest 1452.
PILOT
Switching to 125.18 and climbing to 23,000 feet, Southwest 1452.
ATC
Delta 89, when you get a chance to get souls and fuel, let me or the next controller know. I have a switch for you when you're ready.
ATC
Delta 89, when you get a moment to tally up the number of people and fuel remaining on board, let me or the next controller know. I've got a frequency change for you whenever you’re ready.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, souls on board will be 181. Fuel on board will be 120.0.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, we have 181 people on board. We have 120,000 pounds of fuel remaining.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, thanks. You can contact SoCal Approach now on 128.5.
ATC
Delta 89, you large aircraft, thank you. You can talk to Southern California Approach now on 128.5.
DELTA 89
28.5 for Delta 89. Thank you.
DELTA 89
Over to 128.5 for Delta 89. Thank you.
PILOT
Eva 601 Heavy.
PILOT
This is the heavy Eva flight 601 calling in.
ATC
American 255, Approach, climb and maintain 10,000.
ATC
American 255, this is the Approach controller, climb and stay at 10,000 feet.
PILOT
Maintain 10,000, American 255.
PILOT
Staying at 10,000 feet, American 255.
ATC
American 255, you're getting moved over for an inbound emergency. Just maintain 10,000. Plan Runway 24 Right. Localizer frequency is 108.5.
ATC
American 255, we’re moving you out of the way for another plane coming in with an emergency. Just stay at 10,000 feet. Expect to land on the right-side runway 24. Set your landing guidance radio to 108.5.
PILOT
Maintain 10,000. Plan 24 Right, American 255.
PILOT
Staying at 10,000 and planning for the right-side runway 24, American 255.
DELTA 89
SoCal, Delta 89 Heavy with you at 8,000.
DELTA 89
Southern California, this is the heavy Delta 89 checking in with you at 8,000 feet.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, SoCal Approach. Turn right, right turn heading 280. Intercept Runway 25 Right localizer.
ATC
Delta 89, this is SoCal Approach. Turn right to a compass heading of 280. Line yourself up with the electronic landing beam for the right-side runway 25.
DELTA 89
Understand heading 280, Delta 89 Heavy.
DELTA 89
Understood, heading 280, Delta 89.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, turn right heading 280. Intercept Runway 25 Right localizer.
ATC
Delta 89, turn right to heading 280. Line up with the electronic landing beam for the right-side runway 25.
DELTA 89
280 for the 25 Right localizer for Delta 89 Heavy.
DELTA 89
Heading 280 to catch the landing guidance beam for runway 25 Right, Delta 89.
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, reduce speed to 190 knots.
ATC
Volaris 10, slow your speed down to 190 knots.
PILOT
190, Volaris 10 Heavy.
PILOT
Slowing to 190, Volaris 10.
ATC
American 255, turn 10 degrees right. Intercept 24 Right localizer. Descend and maintain 7,000.
ATC
American 255, turn 10 degrees to the right. Line up with the landing signal for runway 24 Right. Descend and stay at 7,000 feet.
PILOT
10 degrees right to 7,000. Intercept the localizer, American 255 for 24 Right.
PILOT
10 degrees right and down to 7,000. We'll catch the landing beam for runway 24 Right, American 255.
ATC
Eva 601 Heavy, I'm going to re-sequence you due to an inbound emergency.
ATC
Eva 601, I’m going to change your place in the landing line because of an emergency flight coming in.
PILOT
Copy, Eva 601.
PILOT
Understood, Eva 601.
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, maintain 190 knots.
ATC
Volaris 10, keep your speed steady at 190 knots.
PILOT
190, Volaris 10 Heavy, slowing down.
PILOT
190, Volaris 10, slowing down now.
ATC
Eva 601 Heavy, descend and maintain 6,000.
ATC
Eva 601, drop down and level off at 6,000 feet.
PILOT
Descend and maintain 6,000, Eva 601.
PILOT
Descending and staying at 6,000, Eva 601.
ATC
JetBlue 487, 170 or better to Lima. Contact Tower now on 120.95. Good day.
ATC
JetBlue 487, keep your speed at 170 knots or faster until you reach point Lima. Switch over to the Tower now on 120.95. Have a good day.
PILOT
Tower 20.95 to Lima or better, JetBlue 487.
PILOT
Switching to Tower on 120.95, 170 knots or faster until Lima, JetBlue 487.
ATC
Eva 601 Heavy, here is the plan: you’re going to go down the localizer, I’m going to take you off to the left and back to the east.
ATC
Eva 601, here is the plan: you’re going to follow the landing beam for a bit, then I’m going to turn you off to the left and loop you back toward the east.
PILOT
Okay, understand, Eva 601.
PILOT
Okay, we understand the plan, Eva 601.
ATC
American 255, contact Approach 128.5.
ATC
American 255, please switch over and talk to the arrival controllers on frequency 128.5.
PILOT
28.5, American 255.
PILOT
Over to 128.5, American 255.
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, Departure will be heading 020.
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, after you take off, fly a compass heading of zero-two-zero degrees.
PILOT
Heading 020, Volaris 10 Heavy.
PILOT
Turning to heading zero-two-zero, Volaris 10 Heavy.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, speed will be your discretion.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, you can fly at whatever speed you feel is best right now.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy slowing now, down to 210.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy is slowing down now, dropping to 210 knots.
ATC
American 255, 7,000 till established. Cleared ILS 24 Right approach.
ATC
American 255, stay at 7,000 feet until you are lined up with the landing beam. You are cleared for the instrument approach to runway 24 Right.
PILOT
7,000 till established, cleared ILS 24 Right approach, American 255.
PILOT
Maintain 7,000 until lined up, cleared for the instrument approach to 24 Right, American 255.
ATC
Delta 1812, maintain 2,400.
ATC
Delta 1812, stay level at 2,400 feet.
PILOT
2,400, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Staying at 2,400, Delta 1812.
ATC
American 255, traffic 9 to 10 o’clock and five miles is joining the south side final. Heavy Boeing 777 at 5,000.
ATC
American 255, look out for another plane about five miles off your left side; it’s a large Boeing 777 at 5,000 feet lining up for the south runway.
PILOT
Insight, American 255.
PILOT
We have that plane in sight, American 255.
ATC
American 255, thank you. Maintain visual separation with that traffic. They’ll stay off your left.
ATC
American 255, thank you. Keep yourself safely spaced from that plane by watching them out the window. They will stay to your left.
PILOT
American 255, roger.
PILOT
American 255, copy that.
ATC
Delta 1812, reduce speed to 170 knots.
ATC
Delta 1812, slow your airspeed down to 170 knots.
PILOT
170 knots, Delta 1812.
PILOT
We're holding at 170 knots, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Approach, good afternoon, American 1092 with you, 13,000 at or above 10, ILS 24 Right.
PILOT
Good afternoon, Approach control. This is American 1092 checking in with you at 13,000 feet, staying above 10,000, and ready for the instrument landing on runway 24 Right.
ATC
Delta 1812, turn right heading 230. Intercept the 24 Right localizer.
ATC
Delta 1812, turn right to a heading of 230 degrees. Line yourself up with the guidance beam for runway 24 Right.
PILOT
Right 230, intercept 24 Right, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Right turn to 230 to catch the beam for 24 Right, Delta 1812.
ATC
JetBlue 323 or American 1092? I missed it.
ATC
Was that JetBlue 323 or American 1092? I didn't catch the callsign.
PILOT
American 1092, at or above 10, ILS 24 Right.
PILOT
It's American 1092, staying at or above 10,000 feet for the instrument landing on 24 Right.
ATC
American 1092, SoCal Approach. Thanks. Maintain 250 knots.
ATC
American 1092, this is SoCal Approach. Thanks. Keep your speed at 250 knots.
PILOT
Maintain 250 knots, American 1092.
PILOT
Maintaining 250 knots, American 1092.
ATC
Delta 1812, three miles from Jesta. 2,400 till established. Cleared ILS 24 Right approach.
ATC
Delta 1812, you're three miles from the Jesta waypoint. Stay at 2,400 feet until you're locked onto the landing beam. You are cleared for the instrument landing on runway 24 Right.
PILOT
2,400 till established and cleared for the ILS 24 Right, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Staying at 2,400 until we're on the beam, and we're cleared for the 24 Right instrument landing, Delta 1812.
ATC
Delta 1812, thank you for your help. Contact Los Angeles Tower 133.9. Speed is your discretion. Good day.
ATC
Delta 1812, thanks for your help. Switch over to the Los Angeles Tower on frequency 133.9. Speed is up to you now. Have a good one.
PILOT
33.9, good day, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Switching to 133.9, good day, Delta 1812.
PILOT
Southwest 1752, checking in with you, 10.2 descending via at or above Echo.
PILOT
Southwest 1752 checking in, passing 10,200 feet and following the arrival path while staying at or above the Echo waypoint altitude.
ATC
JetBlue 323, SoCal Approach, maintain 250 knots.
ATC
JetBlue 323, this is SoCal Approach, keep your speed at 250 knots.
PILOT
250 knots, JetBlue 323.
PILOT
Holding 250 knots, JetBlue 323.
ATC
Southwest 1752, SoCal Approach, reduce speed to 210 knots.
ATC
Southwest 1752, Southern California controllers here, please slow down to 210 knots.
PILOT
210 knots, Southwest 1752. Anticipate a long base?
PILOT
Slowing to 210 knots, Southwest 1752. Are you planning to give us a long path before our final turn to the runway?
ATC
Probably be about just outside of Mercy. Should be fairly normal for final.
ATC
We’ll likely turn you just past the Mercy waypoint. It should be a pretty standard straight-in approach for your final landing.
PILOT
Okay.
PILOT
Okay, sounds good.
ATC
American 255, contact Tower now 133.9. Good day.
ATC
American 255, switch over to the control tower now on frequency 133.9. Have a good day.
PILOT
33.9, American 255. Good day.
PILOT
Switching to 133.9, American 255. You too, have a good day.
ATC
American 1092, cancel approach clearance. Maintain 7,000. Expect no delay, traffic is going to turn beside you.
ATC
American 1092, cancel your landing authorization. Stay at 7,000 feet. We don't expect a delay, there's just another plane turning right next to you.
PILOT
Understood, cancel the approach, maintain 7,000, American 1092.
PILOT
Understood, canceling our landing approach and staying at 7,000 feet, American 1092.
ATC
Alaska 1486, LA Tower, it'll be about 10 to 15 minutes or so for an emergency.
ATC
Alaska 1486, LA Tower, there is going to be about a 10 to 15-minute wait while we handle an emergency on the field.
PILOT
Not a problem, Alaska 1486.
PILOT
That’s not a problem for us, Alaska 1486.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy is an emergency aircraft, five miles outside of Boglo.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, our large aircraft is in an emergency situation, currently five miles out from the Boglo waypoint.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, Los Angeles Tower. Wind 240 at 7, Runway 25 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 89, LA Tower. The wind is 7 knots from the west, you are cleared to land on Runway 25 Right.
DELTA 89
Delta 89 Heavy, cleared to land 25 Right.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, confirmed, we are cleared to land on 25 Right.
ATC
Ops 1, Los Angeles Tower, radio check?
ATC
Airport Operations 1, this is the LA Tower, how is my radio signal reaching you?
PILOT
Ops 1, roger. Next arrival for Runway 25 Right.
PILOT
Operations 1, I hear you. I'm ready for the next plane arriving on Runway 25 Right.
ATC
JetBlue 487, traffic on an eight-mile final is an emergency aircraft. Without delay, cross Runway 25 Right at Juliet. Turn right on Charlie, the second available taxiway after you cross.
ATC
JetBlue 487, there is a plane in an emergency landing about eight miles out. Move quickly and cross the right-side runway at the Juliet intersection. Then turn right onto the Charlie taxi path, taking the second turnoff you see after crossing.
PILOT
Roger that, crossing 25 Right at Juliet. Second taxiway right on Charlie, JetBlue 487.
PILOT
Understood, crossing the right runway at Juliet. Second right onto Charlie, JetBlue 487.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, understood.
ATC
Delta 89, I’ve got you.
ATC
ExecJet 699, without delay at Tango, cross Runway 25 Left and Runway 25 Right. Taxi straight ahead via Lima and the north route. Contact Ground .65 at the checkpoint.
ATC
ExecJet 699, hurry across both the left and right runways at the Tango intersection. Keep taxiing straight ahead on the Lima path and follow the north route. Switch over to the ground controllers on frequency .65 once you reach the checkpoint.
PILOT
Okay, crossing 25 Left and Right, Lima, north route, and then .65. ExecJet 699.
PILOT
Copy, crossing both runways, then onto Lima and the north route, and switching to .65. ExecJet 699.
ATC
Compass City 5759, without delay at Hotel 5, cross Runway 25 Right. Turn left on Charlie.
ATC
Compass City 5759, move fast at the Hotel 5 intersection and cross the right runway. Then make a left onto the Charlie taxi path.
PILOT
Cross 25 Right at Hotel 5, left on Charlie, Compass City 5759.
PILOT
Crossing the right runway at Hotel 5, then left on Charlie, Compass City 5759.
ATC
Compass City 5759, remain this frequency. After you cross, turn left on Bravo now. Turn left on Bravo, I will call your right turn.
ATC
Compass City 5759, stay on this radio channel. Once you cross, turn left onto the Bravo path immediately. Make that left on Bravo, and I will tell you exactly when to make your next right turn.
PILOT
After crossing, left on Bravo. Remain this frequency, will call the turn, Compass City 5759.
PILOT
After crossing, turning left on Bravo. Staying on this channel, waiting for your signal to turn, Compass City 5759.
ATC
Thanks, traffic on a four-mile final emergency.
ATC
Thanks, that emergency plane is only four miles away from touching down now.
ATC
Compass 6097, contact SoCal Departure.
ATC
Compass 6097, switch over to the Southern California departure controllers.
PILOT
Good day, Compass 6097.
PILOT
Have a good one, Compass 6097.
ATC
Ops 90, thanks.
ATC
Ops 90, thank you.
PILOT
Verify left turn on Bravo for Compass City 5759.
PILOT
Just confirming, you want a left turn onto the Bravo path for Compass City 5759?
ATC
Affirmative, Compass City 5759. Turn left on Bravo, left turn on Bravo then a right turn onto Charlie 9. So, just about 11 o’clock there, and then you can duck into Charlie. Just need to get you away from the emergency equipment.
ATC
That’s right, Compass City 5759. Turn left on Bravo, then take a right turn onto the Charlie 9 path. It’ll be just ahead and slightly to your left, and then you can pull into Charlie. I just need to get you out of the way of the emergency vehicles.
PILOT
Left on Bravo, right turn on Charlie 9, Compass City 5759.
PILOT
I'll take a left on taxiway Bravo, then a right on Charlie 9, Compass City 5759.
ATC
Thank you, Compass City 5759. Once you make that right turn, just hold your position and contact Ground .75.
ATC
Thanks, Compass City 5759. After that right turn, just stay put and switch to the ground controllers on frequency 121.75.
PILOT
Roger, Compass City 5759.
PILOT
Understood, Compass City 5759.
ATC
ExecJet 699, contact Ground .65.
ATC
ExecJet 699, switch over to ground control on frequency 121.65.
PILOT
.65, 699.
PILOT
Switching to .65, 699.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, what was your question?
ATC
Delta 89, you're the large jet—what was that question you had?
DELTA 89
Tell the fire crews it’s the right engine.
DELTA 89
Just let the fire crews know the trouble is with our right engine.
ATC
Ops 1, you copy that?
ATC
Airport Operations 1, did you hear that?
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, maintaining 4,000. Intercept the localizer 25 Left.
ATC
Volaris 10, you're a large aircraft; stay at 4,000 feet and use the guidance beam to line up for runway 25 Left.
PILOT
Volaris 10 Heavy, maintaining 4,000, intercept localizer 25 Left.
PILOT
Volaris 10, staying at 4,000 feet and lining up with the beam for runway 25 Left.
ATC
Volaris 10 Heavy, Los Angeles Tower. Wind 250 at 7, Runway 25 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Volaris 10, this is the Los Angeles Tower. Winds are from the west at 7 knots, and you're cleared to land on runway 25 Left.
PILOT
Cleared to land 25 Left, Volaris 10 Heavy.
PILOT
We're all set to land on 25 Left, Volaris 10.
ATC
Ops 90, from Bravo, proceed on Runway 25 Right westbound.
ATC
Operations vehicle 90, from taxiway Bravo, go ahead and drive west down runway 25 Right.
PILOT
Proceed on 25 Right from Bravo, Ops 90.
PILOT
Moving onto 25 Right from Bravo, Ops 90.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, you want to stop on the runway for an inspection?
ATC
Delta 89, do you need to stop the plane right on the runway so the crews can inspect it?
DELTA 89
Negative, we’re going to clear off here onto—
DELTA 89
No, we’re going to pull off the runway right here onto—
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, roger. Turn right on Uniform if you're able. Turn right on Bravo, contact Ground 121.4. Actually, you can stay on 27.85 and the emergency vehicles can talk to you there.
ATC
Delta 89, understood. Turn right onto taxiway Uniform if you’re able. Otherwise, turn right on Bravo and contact the ground controllers on 121.4. Actually, just stay on this radio channel, 127.85, so the emergency crews can talk to you there.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, right Bravo, and we’re going to stop on Bravo.
DELTA 89
Delta 89, turning right on Bravo, and we’re going to bring the plane to a stop once we're on Bravo.
ATC
Delta 89, 27.85.
ATC
Delta 89, stay on 127.85.
ATC
Delta 89 Heavy, affirmative, 127.85 for the emergency frequency if you would just clear with them first.
ATC
Delta 89, that’s correct, use 127.85 as the emergency channel; just make sure you check in with the fire crews first.
PILOT
LA Tower, good afternoon. Eva 601 is established on the localizer 25 Left.
PILOT
LA Tower, good afternoon. Eva 601 is lined up with the runway's electronic guidance beam for 25 Left.
ATC
Eva 601 Heavy, Los Angeles Tower. Caution wake turbulence, six-mile trail of a heavy Airbus. Wind 240 at 7, Runway 25 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Eva 601, Los Angeles Tower. Watch out for the rough air currents left behind by that large Airbus six miles ahead of you. Wind is 7 knots from the southwest, runway 25 Left, you are all set to land.
PILOT
25 Left, cleared to land, Eva 601.
PILOT
Cleared to land on 25 Left, Eva 601.
ATC
Ops 90, thanks. Alaska 1486, Runway 25 Right, taxi via Bravo.
ATC
Operations 90, thanks. Alaska 1486, head to runway 25 Right by using taxiway Bravo.
PILOT
Bravo, 25 Right, Alaska 1486.
PILOT
Taking Bravo to runway 25 Right, Alaska 1486.
ATC
Alaska 1486, thanks for your patience. Wind 240 at 5, RNAV Docker, Runway 25 Right, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
Alaska 1486, thanks for waiting. Wind is 5 knots from the southwest, follow the Docker satellite-guided departure path, runway 25 Right, you are cleared for takeoff.
PILOT
Cleared for takeoff 25 Right, no problem, Alaska 1486.
PILOT
Cleared for takeoff on 25 Right, no problem at all, Alaska 1486.
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