[californiadisasters] Could an Airbus A380 Accident Happen at LAX?

The runways at LAX were extended to accommodate the colossal Airbus A380, but what about the tarmac?

By Kim Baldonado and Julie Brayton

Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 | Updated 6:40 AM PDT

On Monday night, an Airbus A380 operated by Air France clipped a much a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by Comair for Delta Air Lines on a dark, wet tarmac at New York City's Kennedy Airport, spinning it like a toy as hundreds of passengers sat in both planes.

No one was injured, but the accident has raised questions of safety, both at JFK and at LAX.

"It's a matter of having two airplanes at the same place at the same time," states Michael Barr, USC Aviation Safety Expert.

At LAX about $100 million was spent to accommodate large aircraft, including the A380.

But safety expert Barr says that ultimately, it's the crew's responsibility to make sure there is wing tip clearance.

Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Could-an-Airbus-Accident-Happen-at-LAX-119748604.html?__source=Newsletter-Daily

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