Search Request No. 7205 OAK, SFO and SJC Airport Light Related Incidents June 19, 2015 Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 TH: 262-7 MEMORANDUM FOR: Recipients of Aviation Safety Reporting System Data SUBJECT: Data Derived from ASRS Reports The attached material is furnished pursuant to a request for data from the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS). Recipients of this material are reminded when evaluating these data of the following points. ASRS reports are submitted voluntarily. The existence in the ASRS database of reports concerning a specific topic cannot, therefore, be used to infer the prevalence of that problem within the National Airspace System. Information contained in reports submitted to ASRS may be amplified by further contact with the individual who submitted them, but the information provided by the reporter is not investigated further. Such information represents the perspective of the specific individual who is describing their experience and perception of a safety related event. After preliminary processing, all ASRS reports are de-identified and the identity of the individual who submitted the report is permanently eliminated. All ASRS report processing systems are designed to protect identifying information submitted by reporters; including names, company affiliations, and specific times of incident occurrence. After a report has been de-identified, any verification of information submitted to ASRS would be limited. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its ASRS current contractor, Booz Allen Hamilton, specifically disclaim any responsibility for any interpretation which may be made by others of any material or data furnished by NASA in response to queries of the ASRS database and related materials. Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System CAVEAT REGARDING USE OF ASRS DATA Certain caveats apply to the use of ASRS data. All ASRS reports are voluntarily submitted, and thus cannot be considered a measured random sample of the full population of like events. For example, we receive several thousand altitude deviation reports each year. This number may comprise over half of all the altitude deviations that occur, or it may be just a small fraction of total occurrences. Moreover, not all pilots, controllers, mechanics, flight attendants, dispatchers or other participants in the aviation system are equally aware of the ASRS or may be equally willing to report. Thus, the data can reflect reporting biases. These biases, which are not fully known or measurable, may influence ASRS information. A safety problem such as near midair collisions (NMACs) may appear to be more highly concentrated in area “A” than area “B” simply because the airmen who operate in area “A” are more aware of the ASRS program and more inclined to report should an NMAC occur. Any type of subjective, voluntary reporting will have these limitations related to quantitative statistical analysis. One thing that can be known from ASRS data is that the number of reports received concerning specific event types represents the lower measure of the true number of such events that are occurring. For example, if ASRS receives 881 reports of track deviations in 2010 (this number is purely hypothetical), then it can be known with some certainty that at least 881 such events have occurred in 2010. With these statistical limitations in mind, we believe that the real power of ASRS data is the qualitative information contained in report narratives. The pilots, controllers, and others who report tell us about aviation safety incidents and situations in detail – explaining what happened, and more importantly, why it happened. Using report narratives effectively requires an extra measure of study, but the knowledge derived is well worth the added effort. Related Alerts 6/2/2015 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2015-60/11-3 1251091 FAA (Director of Air Traffic Operations WSA South) To: FAA (AAS-1, AVP-1, AVP-200, AFS-280, AFS-200, AJI-144, ATM NCT TRACON, ATM SJC Tower,SJC FSDO), A4A, ALPA, AOPA, APA, ASAP, ATSAP, ATSG, CAPA, EAA, ICASS, IPA, NAFI, NATCA, NBAA, NTSB, RAA, SWAPA, USAPA, Airport Manager, Mineta San Jose Intl, (SJC), CA From: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System Info: Re: SJC Area Soccer Stadium Lighting We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the enclosed deidentified report. To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Dennis Doyle at (408) 541-2831 or email at dennis.j.doyle@nasa.gov Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 ACN: 1251091 Time Date: 201503 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value: 0 Environment Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Captain Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Not Flying ASRS Report Number: 1251091 Events Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter: Other / Unknown Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.General: None Reported / Taken Narrative 1 This is filed as a complaint against the new soccer field near SJC. Specifically the billboard is much too bright at night causing a blinding effect to pilots on taxi out and while at the hold short for takeoff. Please have it dimmed or turned off at night during field operations. Too much light interference during critical phase of flight. Synopsis A B737 Captain reported the new soccer stadium lights near SJC Runway 30R/L, interfere with night vision while taxiing and holding short for takeoff on that Runway. 4/20/2015 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2015-46/5-21 1235168 To: Airport Manager, San Francisco Intl, (SFO), CA Info: FAA (AAS-1, AAS-300, AVP-1, AVP-200, AAS-1, AWP-600, AFS-280, AFS-200, Director of Air Traffic Operations WSA South), A4A, AAAE, ALPA, AOPA, APA, ASAP, CAPA, ATSAP, ATSG, ICAO, ICASS, IPA, NATCA, NBAA, RAA, USAPA, NTSB From: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System Re: SFO Runway 28L Lighting and Signage at Taxiway D We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the enclosed deidentified report. To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Dennis Doyle at (408) 541-2831 or email at dennis.j.doyle@nasa.gov Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 ACN: 1235168 Time Date: 201501 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SFO.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value: 0 Environment Flight Conditions: VMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SFO Make Model Name: Light Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Captain Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Not Flying ASRS Report Number: 1235168 Events Anomaly.Conflict: Airborne Conflict Anomaly.Conflict: Ground Conflict, Less Severe Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural: Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion: Taxiway Detector.Person: Air Traffic Control Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.Flight Crew: Became Reoriented Result.Flight Crew: Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification Result.Air Traffic Control: Issued Advisory / Alert Narrative 1 After landing on 28L the Tower told us to expedite and exit the runway on Taxiway D. Taxi way D and T entrance is collocated. The First Officer was flying the plane and said that he saw the taxiway and turned towards the entrance at about a 45 deg. angle because of our speed trying to hurry off the runway. Approaching the entrance of the taxiway at night at an angle other than 90 deg. it is difficult to tell where you are at in the entrance. As we entered into the taxiway we realized that we needed to be further to the left, we were actually starting into taxiway T. I was instructed to call the tower by ground control. explained how and why we ended up on T not D as instructed. The controller told me this happens at that intersection all the time. Signage and or lighting needs to be better at that intersection for night time operations. Callback 1 The Reporter stated that the First Officer in the left seat was flying the aircraft which sat low on the runway. With traffic following closely behind, the crew was attempting to expedite clearing 28L, but because the D, T Taxiway letters are combined on a single sign and the lack of leading off lights for Taxiway D, the First Officer chose to exit on the more obvious Taxiway T. The aircraft on final was sent around and the reporter's aircraft was required to avoid an oncoming aircraft. The reporter believes the root cause was the lack of clearly acquired taxiway lights leading from the runway onto the taxiway. The existing taxiway lights begin some distance from the runway in the Taxiway throat and not easily detected. He cited some European airports have SMGCS type lighting which is contextual and light only along the cleared route. Synopsis A flight crew landed on SFO Runway 28L with a clearance to expedite via Taxiway D, but exited on Taxiway T because of confusing signage and lighting. ALERT BULLETIN TO: AB 2014:36/9-7 10/24/2014 1183001, 1182992, 1172716 FAA (ATM NCT TRACON, Director of Air Traffic Operations WSA South) INFO: FAA (AAS-1, AVP-1, AVP-200, AFS-280, AFS-200, SJC FSDO), A4A, ALPA, AOPA, APA, ASAP, ATSAP, ATSG, CAPA, EAA, ICASS, IPA, NAFI, NATCA, NBAA, NTSB, RAA, SWAPA, USAPA, Airport Manager, Mineta San Jose Intl, (SJC) San Jose, CA, Santa Clara Stadium Authority FROM: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System SUBJ: Stadium Jumbotron Glare We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the following: ASRS has received several reports describing glare, visibility and distraction issues concerning the bright lights emanating from a stadium jumbotron while on approach to SJC airport. (ACN 1183001) A passenger turboprop pilot expressed concern about the distraction and effects on flight crew vision caused by the bright lights emanating from the huge lighted scoreboard at the soon to be opened major league football stadium just three miles from the far end of runways 30. The reporter likens the displays to laser events. (ACN 1182992) Air carrier Captain comments on how distracting the video screens at the new stadium are during a daylight approach to SJC from the south. (ACN 1172716) B737 Captain reports being distracted by the new stadium display during a night visual approach to Runway 30L at SJC. ASRS has recently issued an Alert Message on this issue. AB 2014:13/9-3 is also attached. (Keywords: Glare, SJC, Stadium) To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Dennis Doyle at (408) 541-2831 or email at dennis.j.doyle@nasa.gov Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 ACN: 1183001 Time Date: 201406 Local Time Of Day: 0001-0600 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: Light Transport, High Wing, 2 Turboprop Eng Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Not Flying ASRS Report Number: 1183001 Events Anomaly.No Specific Anomaly Occurred: All Types Narrative 1 On approach to Runway 30L in SJC we were distracted by a flashing light in the distance past the end of the runway. As we got closer we realized that it was a huge display board on a new stadium northwest of the airport. It was only displaying solid colors like RED, BLUE, etc. It was almost impossible to ignore. I found myself looking away, but when it changed color or intensity, I would look back at it. Our approach was in daylight. I can't imagine what it would be like at night or once this display starts a more dynamic display. This was not well thought out, and is a huge safety problem. There is no way to ignore the display in VMC conditions. It could result in loss of separation with traffic to follow, or perhaps missing a runway assignment. The only way I could see this being allowed is to completely block the display from being seen from the southeast or facing it the other direction. However, if it is facing the northwest it will be an even bigger problem when traffic flow is from that direction. This display is in the same category as a laser event as far as distractions are concerned. Synopsis A passenger turboprop pilot expressed concern about the distraction and effects on flight crew vision caused by the bright lights emanating from the huge lighted scoreboard at the soon to be opened major league football stadium just three miles from the far end of runways 30. The reporter likens the displays to laser events. ACN: 1182992 Time Date: 201406 Local Time Of Day: 1201-1800 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value: 2500 Environment Flight Conditions: VMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: B767-300 and 300 ER Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Not Flying Function.Flight Crew: Captain ASRS Report Number: 1182992 Events Anomaly.No Specific Anomaly Occurred: All Types Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.General: None Reported / Taken Narrative 1 This was not a deviation from an ATC clearance. Upon discussion, we decided this was the best option to allow filing of report. On approach into SJC [in the late afternoon] we noticed a large red rectangular glow in the distance. It pulled my vision off of the approach. I was pilot monitoring. The lighted rectangle proceeded to change colors, continuously. It is in direct line of sight above the departure end of Runway 30L. A B737 landed on the parallel runway a few seconds after us. They queried the Tower about this object. We were then informed that the new stadium has installed this lighted billboard..."and it is the size of a building." ATC has a deep concern about this installation. They mentioned that our distractions occurred during daylight hours. "Just imagine this at night"...it will be illuminated 24 hours a day. ATC also mentioned their concern for approaches flying directly over this lighted billboard for approach into Runway 12. Both the B737 crew and I agreed this would be very distracting. Synopsis Air carrier Captain comments on how distracting the video screens at the new stadium are during a daylight approach to SJC from the south. ACN: 1172716 Time Date: 201405 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value: 2000 Environment Flight Conditions: VMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Flying Function.Flight Crew: Captain ASRS Report Number: 1172716 Events Anomaly.Inflight Event / Encounter: Other / Unknown Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.General: None Reported / Taken Narrative 1 While on a Night VMC final for visual approach to Runway 30L SJC the extremely bright stadium board display lights were on at full illumination and were an extreme visual distraction to us and other pilots on final approach. SJC Tower acknowledged our report and added that all pilots had commented on the distraction. The worst problem will be night games at the stadium when the weather is IMC and Instrument approaches are in effect at SJC or NUQ. The condition may create a problem of Flicker Vertigo for pilots. Synopsis B737 Captain reports being distracted by the new stadium display during a night visual approach to Runway 30L at SJC. 9/18/2014 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2014-69/5-18 1176615 To: Airport Manager, San Francisco Intl, (SFO), CA Info: FAA (AVP-1, AVP-200, AAS-1, AEA-600, AFS-280, AFS-200, Director of Air Traffic Operations WSA South), A4A, ALPA, AOPA, APA, ASAP, CAPA, ATSAP, ATSG, IPA, NATCA, NBAA, RAA, USAPA From: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System Re: Difficulty Locating Hold Short Lines Between RWY 28L/R at SFO We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the enclosed deidentified report. To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Dennis Doyle at (408) 541-2831 or email at dennis.j.doyle@nasa.gov Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 ACN: 1176615 Time Date: 201406 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SFO.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value: 0 Environment Flight Conditions: VMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SFO Make Model Name: Commercial Fixed Wing Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: Captain Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Flying ASRS Report Number: 1176615 Person 2 Function.Flight Crew: First Officer Function.Flight Crew: Pilot Not Flying ASRS Report Number: 1176613 Events Anomaly.ATC Issue: All Types Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural: Clearance Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural: Published Material / Policy Anomaly.Ground Incursion: Runway Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter: Other / Unknown Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.Flight Crew: Became Reoriented Narrative 1 We landed [Runway] 28R at SFO at the dark side of dusk. Exited onto Taxiway T and were instructed to hold short of [Runway] 28L. The taxi lights on Taxiway T were bright and they reduced clarity of the taxi area and the hold short line was not illuminated. We saw neither side amber stop lights nor yellow sequencing hold lights indicating the location of the hold short line/bar. I was taxing slowly and was very cautious as per the notes on the airport page. There were no taxi edge lights or runway edge lights illuminated either. I did stop but ended up with 2/3 of the aircraft past the hold short line, well clear and short of [Runway] 28L. We called Tower and informed them of our position. The hold short line lights on Taxiway T for [Runway] 28R were not illuminated. No lights, sequencing lights, nothing to properly indicate the hold short line/bar location at dusk the taxiway t lights so bright they further reduced visual awareness. The airport page also did not show the location of the hold short line or if it was light. [They need to] illuminate the hold short line properly and put the location of the hold short bar on airport page. Narrative 2 We had a runway incursion in SFO on [runways] 28R/L off of Taxiway T. This was my first flight into SFO. The Captain and I briefed numerous times on the hotspots and taxi speeds, plus the general layout of SFO operations with company pages. Our approach was uneventful to [Runway] 28R. Upon touchdown and at safe taxi speed the Captain was going to exit before Taxiway T but there was on aircraft on it. Tower informed us to then proceed to Taxiway T and hold short of [Runway] 28L, at this time the Captain is taxiing at a slow rate of speed as the aircraft exits [Runway] 28R onto [Taxiway] T. As we began to taxi on [Taxiway] T I noticed the edge lights were not on, just the bright centerline lights. As we continued to taxi on [Taxiway] T the Captain and I were looking for the hold short line for [Runway] 28L. I began to notice the left runway and told the Captain that [Runway] 28L is in front of us and to hold short. We continued searching for hold short bars/line. At this point I felt we may have passed it and queried Tower. While we were stopped on [Taxiway] T we continued to search for hold short bars, lines, lights!! We couldn't identify anything that looked like hold short lines for [Runway] 28L. The hold short lights/bars were not on, the taxi edge lights were off and the runways lights for [Runway] 28L were off. Basically the only lights on were the centerline lights to exit the [Runway] 28R and were very bright to the point of not being able to identify things. If hold short lines/bars are installed, turn them on. If not installed, install them and require airport pages to depict where hold shorts are for runways with close proximity. Synopsis After a dusk landing, an Air Carrier flight crew, unfamiliar with SFO, exited Runway 28R at Tango and were cleared to hold short of Runway 28L, a common clearance due to the proximity of the two runways. When neither pilot observed the closely spaced 28L/R hold short lines they continued to taxi beyond the line and only held short when the First Officer saw the left runway and alerted the Captain. The reporters cited the lack of lighting on the hold short lines, the fact the runway lights for 28L were not illuminated and the lack of depiction of hold short lines on airport charts as contributing factors. ALERT BULLETIN AB 2014:13/9-3 6/12/2014 1157739 TO: FAA (ATM NCT TRACON, Director of Air Traffic Operations WSA South) INFO: FAA (AVP-1, AVP-200, AFS-280, AFS-200), A4A, ALPA, AOPA, APA, ASAP, ATSAP, ATSG, CAPA, EAA, IAM, ICASS, IPA, NAFI, NATCA, NBAA, NTSB, RAA, SWAPA, USAPA, Airport Manager, Mineta San Jose Intl, (SJC) San Jose, CA. Santa Clara Stadium Authority FROM: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System SUBJ: Glare From Stadium Lights on Approach to SJC We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the following: ASRS received reports from an air carrier flight crew who complained of a distracting bright light source on approach to SJC Runway 30L. The flight crew stated the glare was from a stadium Jumbotron screen. Reportedly, when the flight crew mentioned the issue to the Ground Controller after landing, another aircraft on the frequency stated "We concur." Flight crew stated the glare was also a distraction on their departure from Runway 30R later in the evening. (Keywords: Glare, SJC, Stadium, Jumbotron) To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Dennis Doyle at (408) 541-2831 or email at dennis.j.doyle@nasa.gov Aviation Safety Reporting System P.O. Box 189 Moffett Field, CA 94035-0189 ACN: 1157739 Time Date: 201403 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value: 2500 Environment Flight Conditions: VMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: Commercial Fixed Wing Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: First Officer ASRS Report Number: 1157739 Person 2 Function.Flight Crew: Captain ASRS Report Number: 1157786 Events Anomaly.Other: Unwanted Situation Detector.Person: Flight Crew Narrative 1 While descending into SJC about 50 NM out, we noticed a bright illumination just north of the airport. We figured out as we got closer that it was the new scoreboard/jumbotron on the new Stadium approximately 3 NM north of the airport. (It was twilight/dusk not fully dark yet.) We mentioned to each other how bright it was and how distracting it was becoming as we got closer to the airport to land on [Runway] 30L. When we landed, taxied clear of the runways, and headed into our gate, we asked what exactly the bright light was and Ground confirmed it was the new scoreboard on the new stadium. We told Ground that it is very bright and it is a big distraction as it washes out the lights of the runway environment. Another aircraft on frequency said, "We concur." When we departed 35 minutes later it was fully night time conditions. We were cleared to line up and wait on Runway 30R. As we lined up we noticed how much brighter the scoreboard was in the full night time conditions. The illumination from the scoreboard was so bright that it washed out part of the runway lighting as the scoreboard sits just right of the centerline lights. It is a very distracting condition especially in that phase of flight where it is critical to have your full concentration on your scan and maintain centerline. The scoreboard illumination at this time was in a solid color. If it was active, with the screen changing and blinking, it would definitely increase the distraction. As we climbed out we could still see the effects to about 1,000 AGL. As we turned on the departure and headed south, we mentioned it to Departure Control and let him know it was a very bright distraction. We both discussed it and feel it is without a doubt a safety concern as it is right in the view of the runway lighting and visual picture and that is so bright it distracts you in the most critical phase of flight and could compound an emergency situation. Narrative 2 We asked the Controller what it was and he informed us that it was the new scoreboard. We mentioned that it was a distraction and another airplane came on and said they concurred. It won't, understandably, be an easy task, but that brightly lit device [needs to be] pointed [away from] the runway, especially at night; or removed altogether. Synopsis An air carrier flight crew addressed their concerns regarding the location and intensity of illumination of the jumbo sized scoreboard installed in the soon to be completed new stadium. The stadium is located about 2.5 statute miles from the departure end of the 30L and R runway complex at SJC and the scoreboard is situated almost directly in the flight crew's line of sight on final approach, the takeoff roll and initial departure. 1/24/2012 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2012-12/4-3 985279 To: Airport Manager, Mineta San Jose International Airport, (SJC), CA Info: FAA (AAS-1, AWP-600, AFS-230, AFS-200, ASA-100, ATM SJC ATCT), AASC, ALPA, APA, ASAP, ATA, CAPA, ATSAP, IPA, NATCA, NTSB, RAA, SWAPA, USAPA From: Linda J. Connell, Director NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System Re: SJC Temporary Lights in Cargo Area Aimed at Runway 30R Threshold We recently received an ASRS report describing a safety concern which may involve your area of operational responsibility. We do not have sufficient details to assess either the factual accuracy or possible gravity of the report. It is our policy to relay the reported information to the appropriate authority for evaluation and any necessary follow-up. We feel you should be aware of the enclosed deidentified report. ABFYITxt To properly assess the usefulness of our alert message service, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to give us your feedback on the value of the information that we have provided. Please contact Gary Brauch at (408) 541-2800 or email at gary.j.brauch@nasa.gov. Aviation Safety Reporting System 385 Moffett Park Dr · Suite 200 · Sunnyvale · CA · 94089 ACN: 985279 Time Date: 201112 Local Time Of Day: 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport: SJC.Airport State Reference: CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value: 0 Environment Flight Conditions: IMC Aircraft 1 ATC / Advisory.Tower: SJC Make Model Name: B737-700 Person 1 Function.Flight Crew: First Officer ASRS Report Number: 985279 Events Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter: Other / Unknown Detector.Person: Flight Crew Result.General: None Reported / Taken Narrative 1 While landing on [Runway] 30R, a light off the [northeast] side of the runway was very bright and distracting. I couldn't tell where it was coming from and mostly forgot about it. While taxiing out for takeoff, I noticed the light again and saw it was coming from a cargo operator's ramp. They had one of those temporary construction type generator light tower units. It had four light fixtures on top of the tower and was pointed and angled right at the displaced threshold of 30R. Multiple trucks were under it and it looked like they had a temporary sort operation going on in the ramp area. On the takeoff roll, the light was very distracting and bright. It affected my vision for several minutes after takeoff. This cargo operator could easily point the light in a direction away from the runway. Callback 1 No new information was provided except to add that it appeared to be a temporary set up to sort packages for the holidays. The Tower was not informed of the lighting situation unfortunately. Synopsis B737 First Officer describes bright temporary lights set up on the cargo ramp at SJC that are aimed toward the approach end of Runway 30R. These lights were on the right side of the runway and primarily affected the First Officer's vision. Report Synopses ACN: 1251091 (1 of 15) Synopsis A B737 Captain reported the new soccer stadium lights near SJC Runway 30R/L, interfere with night vision while taxiing and holding short for takeoff on that Runway. ACN: 1235168 (2 of 15) Synopsis A flight crew landed on SFO Runway 28L with a clearance to expedite via Taxiway D, but exited on Taxiway T because of confusing signage and lighting. ACN: 1229057 (3 of 15) Synopsis A B737 flight crew went around after a GPWS alert sounded while they were circling to land at SFO on RWY 01L. On the next approach they shortened the final segment from five miles to three miles and were able to fly the approach without the GPWS sounding. ACN: 1227535 (4 of 15) Synopsis B737-800 Captain reported difficulty seeing an aircraft on a taxiway in SFO because its position lights were lost in the background airport lights. ACN: 1227404 (5 of 15) Synopsis Pilot reported a local stadium's lights could be mistaken for VASI when SJC Runway 12R is in use, especially at night in poor visibility. ACN: 1227190 (6 of 15) Synopsis When cleared to "line-up and wait" on Runway 1R at SFO an air carrier Captain inadvertently entered Runway 1L, admitted his error and was eventually re-cleared to depart via 1L. ACN: 1183001 Synopsis (7 of 15) A passenger turboprop pilot expressed concern about the distraction and effects on flight crew vision caused by the bright lights emanating from the huge lighted scoreboard at the soon to be opened major league football stadium just three miles from the far end of runways 30. The reporter likens the displays to laser events. ACN: 1182992 (8 of 15) Synopsis Air carrier Captain comments on how distracting the video screens at the new stadium are during a daylight approach to SJC from the south. ACN: 1176615 (9 of 15) Synopsis After a dusk landing, an Air Carrier flight crew, unfamiliar with SFO, exited Runway 28R at Tango and were cleared to hold short of Runway 28L, a common clearance due to the proximity of the two runways. When neither pilot observed the closely spaced 28L/R hold short lines they continued to taxi beyond the line and only held short when the First Officer saw the left runway and alerted the Captain. The reporters cited the lack of lighting on the hold short lines, the fact the runway lights for 28L were not illuminated and the lack of depiction of hold short lines on airport charts as contributing factors. ACN: 1172716 (10 of 15) Synopsis B737 Captain reports being distracted by the new stadium display during a night visual approach to Runway 30L at SJC. ACN: 1169358 (11 of 15) Synopsis An A320 series Captain noted that exiting SFO Runway 28L, Taxiway T left edge lights are inoperable which makes early identification of that taxiway difficult. ACN: 1157739 (12 of 15) Synopsis An air carrier flight crew addressed their concerns regarding the location and intensity of illumination of the jumbo sized scoreboard installed in the soon to be completed new stadium. The stadium is located about 2.5 statute miles from the departure end of the 30L and R runway complex at SJC and the scoreboard is situated almost directly in the flight crew's line of sight on final approach, the takeoff roll and initial departure. ACN: 985279 Synopsis (13 of 15) B737 First Officer describes bright temporary lights set up on the cargo ramp at SJC that are aimed toward the approach end of Runway 30R. These lights were on the right side of the runway and primarily affected the First Officer's vision. ACN: 921919 (14 of 15) Synopsis C172 pilot experiences confusion while taxiing to Runway 27R at OAK via C Taxiway during night time conditions. Alpha Taxiway is inadvertently entered which has no connection to Runway 27R. ACN: 881315 Synopsis (15 of 15) An Air Carrier Captain cleared to cross SFO Runway 1R on Taxiway G turned onto a 45 high speed and entered the runway instead of proceeding straight ahead to Taxiway L. Report Narratives ACN: 1251091 Time / Day Date : 201503 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Function.Flight Crew : Captain Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1251091 Human Factors : Distraction Human Factors : Physiological - Other Events Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter : Other / Unknown Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : Taxi Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Procedure Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Primary Problem : Environment - Non Weather Related Narrative: 1 This is filed as a complaint against the new soccer field near SJC. Specifically the billboard is much too bright at night causing a blinding effect to pilots on taxi out and while at the hold short for takeoff. Please have it dimmed or turned off at night during field operations. Too much light interference during critical phase of flight. Synopsis A B737 Captain reported the new soccer stadium lights near SJC Runway 30R/L, interfere with night vision while taxiing and holding short for takeoff on that Runway. ACN: 1235168 Time / Day Date : 201501 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Taxi Make Model Name : Light Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 135 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Route In Use : Visual Approach Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Taxi Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Qualification.Flight Crew : Flight Instructor Qualification.Flight Crew : Multiengine Qualification.Flight Crew : Instrument Qualification.Flight Crew : Flight Engineer Experience.Flight Crew.Total : 15000 Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 120 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 250 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1235168 Human Factors : Workload Human Factors : Communication Breakdown Human Factors : Confusion Human Factors : Situational Awareness Communication Breakdown.Party1 : Flight Crew Communication Breakdown.Party2 : Flight Crew Analyst Callback : Completed Events Anomaly.Conflict : Airborne Conflict Anomaly.Conflict : Ground Conflict, Less Severe Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion : Taxiway Detector.Person : Flight Crew Detector.Person : Air Traffic Control When Detected : Taxi Result.Flight Crew : Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification Result.Flight Crew : Became Reoriented Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued Advisory / Alert Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Contributing Factors / Situations : Aircraft Primary Problem : Airport Narrative: 1 After landing on 28L the Tower told us to expedite and exit the runway on Taxiway D. Taxi way D and T entrance is collocated. The First Officer was flying the plane and said that he saw the taxiway and turned towards the entrance at about a 45 deg. angle because of our speed trying to hurry off the runway. Approaching the entrance of the taxiway at night at an angle other than 90 deg. it is difficult to tell where you are at in the entrance. As we entered into the taxiway we realized that we needed to be further to the left, we were actually starting into taxiway T. I was instructed to call the tower by ground control. explained how and why we ended up on T not D as instructed. The controller told me this happens at that intersection all the time. Signage and or lighting needs to be better at that intersection for night time operations. Callback: 1 The Reporter stated that the First Officer in the left seat was flying the aircraft which sat low on the runway. With traffic following closely behind, the crew was attempting to expedite clearing 28L, but because the D, T Taxiway letters are combined on a single sign and the lack of leading off lights for Taxiway D, the First Officer chose to exit on the more obvious Taxiway T. The aircraft on final was sent around and the reporter's aircraft was required to avoid an oncoming aircraft. The reporter believes the root cause was the lack of clearly acquired taxiway lights leading from the runway onto the taxiway. The existing taxiway lights begin some distance from the runway in the Taxiway throat and not easily detected. He cited some European airports have SMGCS type lighting which is contextual and light only along the cleared route. Synopsis A flight crew landed on SFO Runway 28L with a clearance to expedite via Taxiway D, but exited on Taxiway T because of confusing signage and lighting. ACN: 1229057 Time / Day Date : 201412 Local Time Of Day : 1201-1800 Place Locale Reference.ATC Facility : SFO.Tower State Reference : CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value : 1500 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Weather Elements / Visibility.Other Work Environment Factor : Poor Lighting Light : Dusk Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Final Approach Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1229057 Human Factors : Confusion Human Factors : Human-Machine Interface Human Factors : Workload Events Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Published Material / Policy Anomaly.Inflight Event / Encounter : Weather / Turbulence Anomaly.Inflight Event / Encounter : CFTT / CFIT Detector.Automation : Aircraft Terrain Warning Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : In-flight Result.Flight Crew : Executed Go Around / Missed Approach Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Contributing Factors / Situations : Contributing Factors / Situations : Contributing Factors / Situations : Primary Problem : Human Factors Weather Procedure Human Factors Airport Narrative: 1 Delayed 4 hours for arrival into SFO due to high winds. Conditions at field were dusk or nearly dark, winds 010 @30 gust 45. Assigned and briefed LOC28L Circle to Land RW01R with break-out at San Mateo Bridge. Just prior to the bridge they switched us to Circle land RW01L, we continued. As we begun the circle, we programmed the box for RW01L, 5 mile centerline, 3deg GP (there are no approaches for landing north at SFO.) We closed up the discontinuities and because the course did not auto-populate, we chose direct to first fix. The magenta line curved inside the 5 mile fix, it looked reasonable in relation to our position with the airport. We began circle at 1,900 feet configured to gear and flaps 15. We elected to stay in LNAV/VNAV and AP for safety. Turning base to final we received a GPWS alert and executed a go around. The go around went well, we climbed to 5,000 feet and were vectored for same approach again, but this time landing RW01R. We ran the checklists, and discussed what went wrong. We quickly identified our errors in using a 5 mile extension, and using too much automation for a visual/unusual maneuver. We decided to draw a 3 mile extension only as a reference, and flew without AP. For some reason the PDI did not work on this approach, so we put RW01R in the fix page, and used 3 to 1 to make sure were on GP. Lining up with the runway went well, but there are no approach lights/PAPI, lots of ground clutter, a very challenging runway to pick up at night in such a high work-load environment Synopsis A B737 flight crew went around after a GPWS alert sounded while they were circling to land at SFO on RWY 01L. On the next approach they shortened the final segment from five miles to three miles and were able to fly the approach without the GPWS sounding. ACN: 1227535 Time / Day Date : 201412 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Light : Night Aircraft : 1 Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Ground : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B737-800 Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Phase : Taxi Aircraft : 2 Reference : Y ATC / Advisory.Ground : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Commercial Fixed Wing Flight Phase : Taxi Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Flying Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1227535 Human Factors : Confusion Events Anomaly.Conflict : Ground Conflict, Less Severe Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : Taxi Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Primary Problem : Environment - Non Weather Related Narrative: 1 Landed 28R. Looking for exit from runway approximately 80 kts and slowing, trying to anticipate proper taxiway. I was surprised to see an aircraft sitting on highspeed taxiway Tango. Although it was a clear night, the backside of airplanes get lost in all the lights. The aircraft was waiting for a gate! This is an unsafe policy and should be reviewed. I exited at D without issue. Synopsis B737-800 Captain reported difficulty seeing an aircraft on a taxiway in SFO because its position lights were lost in the background airport lights. ACN: 1227404 Time / Day Date : 201412 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Relative Position.Distance.Nautical Miles : 5 Altitude.MSL.Single Value : 1500 Environment Flight Conditions : IMC Weather Elements / Visibility.Visibility : 2 Ceiling.Single Value : 500 Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Commercial Fixed Wing Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Nav In Use.Localizer/Glideslope/ILS : Runway 12R Flight Phase : Initial Approach Airspace.Class C : SJC Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Flying ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1227404 Events Anomaly.Inflight Event / Encounter : Other / Unknown Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : In-flight Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Primary Problem : Environment - Non Weather Related Narrative: 1 I want to bring a potential hazard to your attention. During recent storms in the Bay Area, we have utilized Runway 12R ILS at SJC on numerous occasions. The recently completed stadium has a sign on top of the stadium, which when lit at night in poor visibility conditions, appears exactly like a PAPI, being a horizontal bar which is red on the left and white on the right. It appears as if you are on the Vertical Path but off course to the right of the runway. While my Crew, per Company procedure, remained on the ILS guidance had no issue, both of us had to do a double check to be sure as it appears that real. It doesn't become apparent that this is a sign until you actually pass the stadium. While following procedure kept us on course, the visual trickery of this sign could be very easily mistaken for the PAPI for Runway 12R under poor visibility conditions leading an unsuspecting crew to mistakenly correct to the left while descending and subsequently put them on a collision course with the stadium itself. It would be worthy of consideration to issue an alert regarding this issue. Synopsis Pilot reported a local stadium's lights could be mistaken for VASI when SJC Runway 12R is in use, especially at night in poor visibility. ACN: 1227190 Time / Day Date : 201412 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Commercial Fixed Wing Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Qualification.Flight Crew : Instrument Qualification.Flight Crew : Multiengine Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Experience.Flight Crew.Total : 15000 Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 300 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 10000 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1227190 Human Factors : Communication Breakdown Human Factors : Confusion Human Factors : Situational Awareness Human Factors : Time Pressure Human Factors : Workload Human Factors : Fatigue Communication Breakdown.Party1 : Flight Crew Communication Breakdown.Party2 : Flight Crew Communication Breakdown.Party2 : ATC Events Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion : Runway Detector.Person : Flight Crew Were Passengers Involved In Event : N When Detected : Taxi Result.Flight Crew : Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued New Clearance Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Human Factors Narrative: 1 This event occurred just as we were cleared to "line up and wait" on runway 1R SFO at the intersection of A and B taxiway at the approach end of Runway 1L. The First Officer who has less than 100 hours in type, was finishing the second engine start configuration, changing the departure in the box per ATC, starting the before takeoff checklist, updating the takeoff data and was of course unable to assist me with taxi verification and Situational Awareness. At the time of our clearance to line up and wait on Runway 1R our position was near Runway 1L which caused confusion on my part as to where I was on the taxiway. A significant factor is the poor signage and lighting in this area and the new configuration constructed this year. I erred by not stopping and assessing the situation with the First Officer before proceeding on the wrong taxiway, letting the First Officer catch up and finish the checklist, thus we both misidentified our runway verification as we taxied onto 1L. Once I realized my error I immediately informed the tower and received a new clearance for Runway 1L. We were late for a multitude of factors, tired from a long day of flying that started in the late afternoon, had been delayed by ATC and a maintenance issue while trying to perform a 20 minute turn with an airplane change. I allowed a rushed situation with a very new First Officer to allow for this error and my performance was below normal due to fatigue. Synopsis When cleared to "line-up and wait" on Runway 1R at SFO an air carrier Captain inadvertently entered Runway 1L, admitted his error and was eventually re-cleared to depart via 1L. ACN: 1183001 Time / Day Date : 201406 Local Time Of Day : 0001-0600 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Light Transport, High Wing, 2 Turboprop Eng Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Initial Approach Airspace.Class C : SJC Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1183001 Human Factors : Physiological - Other Human Factors : Distraction Events Anomaly.No Specific Anomaly Occurred : All Types Narrative: 1 On approach to Runway 30L in SJC we were distracted by a flashing light in the distance past the end of the runway. As we got closer we realized that it was a huge display board on a new stadium northwest of the airport. It was only displaying solid colors like RED, BLUE, etc. It was almost impossible to ignore. I found myself looking away, but when it changed color or intensity, I would look back at it. Our approach was in daylight. I can't imagine what it would be like at night or once this display starts a more dynamic display. This was not well thought out, and is a huge safety problem. There is no way to ignore the display in VMC conditions. It could result in loss of separation with traffic to follow, or perhaps missing a runway assignment. The only way I could see this being allowed is to completely block the display from being seen from the southeast or facing it the other direction. However, if it is facing the northwest it will be an even bigger problem when traffic flow is from that direction. This display is in the same category as a laser event as far as distractions are concerned. Synopsis A passenger turboprop pilot expressed concern about the distraction and effects on flight crew vision caused by the bright lights emanating from the huge lighted scoreboard at the soon to be opened major league football stadium just three miles from the far end of runways 30. The reporter likens the displays to laser events. ACN: 1182992 Time / Day Date : 201406 Local Time Of Day : 1201-1800 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Relative Position.Angle.Radial : 300 Relative Position.Distance.Nautical Miles : 8 Altitude.MSL.Single Value : 2500 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Weather Elements / Visibility.Visibility : 5 Light : Daylight Ceiling.Single Value : 5000 Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B767-300 and 300 ER Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Cargo / Freight Route In Use.Other Airspace.Class C : SJC Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1182992 Human Factors : Distraction Events Anomaly.No Specific Anomaly Occurred : All Types Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : In-flight Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Primary Problem : Ambiguous Narrative: 1 This was not a deviation from an ATC clearance. Upon discussion, we decided this was the best option to allow filing of report. On approach into SJC [in the late afternoon] we noticed a large red rectangular glow in the distance. It pulled my vision off of the approach. I was pilot monitoring. The lighted rectangle proceeded to change colors, continuously. It is in direct line of sight above the departure end of Runway 30L. A B737 landed on the parallel runway a few seconds after us. They queried the Tower about this object. We were then informed that the new stadium has installed this lighted billboard..."and it is the size of a building." ATC has a deep concern about this installation. They mentioned that our distractions occurred during daylight hours. "Just imagine this at night"...it will be illuminated 24 hours a day. ATC also mentioned their concern for approaches flying directly over this lighted billboard for approach into Runway 12. Both the B737 crew and I agreed this would be very distracting. Synopsis Air carrier Captain comments on how distracting the video screens at the new stadium are during a daylight approach to SJC from the south. ACN: 1176615 Time / Day Date : 201406 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Dusk Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Commercial Fixed Wing Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Person : 1 Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Flying Function.Flight Crew : Captain Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1176615 Person : 2 Reference : 2 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Function.Flight Crew : First Officer Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1176613 Human Factors : Confusion Events Anomaly.ATC Issue : All Types Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Published Material / Policy Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion : Runway Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter : Other / Unknown Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : Taxi Result.Flight Crew : Became Reoriented Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Airport Narrative: 1 We landed [Runway] 28R at SFO at the dark side of dusk. Exited onto Taxiway T and were instructed to hold short of [Runway] 28L. The taxi lights on Taxiway T were bright and they reduced clarity of the taxi area and the hold short line was not illuminated. We saw neither side amber stop lights nor yellow sequencing hold lights indicating the location of the hold short line/bar. I was taxing slowly and was very cautious as per the notes on the airport page. There were no taxi edge lights or runway edge lights illuminated either. I did stop but ended up with 2/3 of the aircraft past the hold short line, well clear and short of [Runway] 28L. We called Tower and informed them of our position. The hold short line lights on Taxiway T for [Runway] 28R were not illuminated. No lights, sequencing lights, nothing to properly indicate the hold short line/bar location at dusk the taxiway t lights so bright they further reduced visual awareness. The airport page also did not show the location of the hold short line or if it was light. [They need to] illuminate the hold short line properly and put the location of the hold short bar on airport page. Narrative: 2 We had a runway incursion in SFO on [runways] 28R/L off of Taxiway T. This was my first flight into SFO. The Captain and I briefed numerous times on the hotspots and taxi speeds, plus the general layout of SFO operations with company pages. Our approach was uneventful to [Runway] 28R. Upon touchdown and at safe taxi speed the Captain was going to exit before Taxiway T but there was on aircraft on it. Tower informed us to then proceed to Taxiway T and hold short of [Runway] 28L, at this time the Captain is taxiing at a slow rate of speed as the aircraft exits [Runway] 28R onto [Taxiway] T. As we began to taxi on [Taxiway] T I noticed the edge lights were not on, just the bright centerline lights. As we continued to taxi on [Taxiway] T the Captain and I were looking for the hold short line for [Runway] 28L. I began to notice the left runway and told the Captain that [Runway] 28L is in front of us and to hold short. We continued searching for hold short bars/line. At this point I felt we may have passed it and queried Tower. While we were stopped on [Taxiway] T we continued to search for hold short bars, lines, lights!! We couldn't identify anything that looked like hold short lines for [Runway] 28L. The hold short lights/bars were not on, the taxi edge lights were off and the runways lights for [Runway] 28L were off. Basically the only lights on were the centerline lights to exit the [Runway] 28R and were very bright to the point of not being able to identify things. If hold short lines/bars are installed, turn them on. If not installed, install them and require airport pages to depict where hold shorts are for runways with close proximity. Synopsis After a dusk landing, an Air Carrier flight crew, unfamiliar with SFO, exited Runway 28R at Tango and were cleared to hold short of Runway 28L, a common clearance due to the proximity of the two runways. When neither pilot observed the closely spaced 28L/R hold short lines they continued to taxi beyond the line and only held short when the First Officer saw the left runway and alerted the Captain. The reporters cited the lack of lighting on the hold short lines, the fact the runway lights for 28L were not illuminated and the lack of depiction of hold short lines on airport charts as contributing factors. ACN: 1172716 Time / Day Date : 201405 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value : 2000 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Landing Airspace.Class C : SJC Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Flying Function.Flight Crew : Captain Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1172716 Human Factors : Distraction Human Factors : Physiological - Other Events Anomaly.Inflight Event / Encounter : Other / Unknown Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : In-flight Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Primary Problem : Ambiguous Narrative: 1 While on a Night VMC final for visual approach to Runway 30L SJC the extremely bright stadium board display lights were on at full illumination and were an extreme visual distraction to us and other pilots on final approach. SJC Tower acknowledged our report and added that all pilots had commented on the distraction. The worst problem will be night games at the stadium when the weather is IMC and Instrument approaches are in effect at SJC or NUQ. The condition may create a problem of Flicker Vertigo for pilots. Synopsis B737 Captain reports being distracted by the new stadium display during a night visual approach to Runway 30L at SJC. ACN: 1169358 Time / Day Date : 201405 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Airbus 318/319/320/321 Undifferentiated Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Experience.Flight Crew.Total : 13000 Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 150 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 2150 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1169358 Human Factors : Situational Awareness Human Factors : Confusion Analyst Callback : Attempted Events Anomaly.No Specific Anomaly Occurred : All Types Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : Taxi Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Airport Narrative: 1 Exiting SFO Runway 28L on Taxiway "T" there are no taxiway edge lights on the left side. Taxiways D and K are very close, it would be helpful to have T edge lights to identify it as early as possible. Synopsis An A320 series Captain noted that exiting SFO Runway 28L, Taxiway T left edge lights are inoperable which makes early identification of that taxiway difficult. ACN: 1157739 Time / Day Date : 201403 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.MSL.Single Value : 2500 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Commercial Fixed Wing Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Flight Phase : Takeoff Airspace.Class C : SJC Person : 1 Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : First Officer Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 250 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 7000 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1157739 Human Factors : Physiological - Other Human Factors : Distraction Analyst Callback : Attempted Person : 2 Reference : 2 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Qualification.Flight Crew : Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 237 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 1157786 Analyst Callback : Attempted Events Anomaly.Other Detector.Person : Flight Crew Were Passengers Involved In Event : N When Detected : Taxi When Detected : In-flight Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Environment - Non Weather Related Narrative: 1 While descending into SJC about 50 NM out, we noticed a bright illumination just north of the airport. We figured out as we got closer that it was the new scoreboard/jumbotron on the new Stadium approximately 3 NM north of the airport. (It was twilight/dusk not fully dark yet.) We mentioned to each other how bright it was and how distracting it was becoming as we got closer to the airport to land on [Runway] 30L. When we landed, taxied clear of the runways, and headed into our gate, we asked what exactly the bright light was and Ground confirmed it was the new scoreboard on the new stadium. We told Ground that it is very bright and it is a big distraction as it washes out the lights of the runway environment. Another aircraft on frequency said, "We concur." When we departed 35 minutes later it was fully night time conditions. We were cleared to line up and wait on Runway 30R. As we lined up we noticed how much brighter the scoreboard was in the full night time conditions. The illumination from the scoreboard was so bright that it washed out part of the runway lighting as the scoreboard sits just right of the centerline lights. It is a very distracting condition especially in that phase of flight where it is critical to have your full concentration on your scan and maintain centerline. The scoreboard illumination at this time was in a solid color. If it was active, with the screen changing and blinking, it would definitely increase the distraction. As we climbed out we could still see the effects to about 1,000 AGL. As we turned on the departure and headed south, we mentioned it to Departure Control and let him know it was a very bright distraction. We both discussed it and feel it is without a doubt a safety concern as it is right in the view of the runway lighting and visual picture and that is so bright it distracts you in the most critical phase of flight and could compound an emergency situation. Narrative: 2 We asked the Controller what it was and he informed us that it was the new scoreboard. We mentioned that it was a distraction and another airplane came on and said they concurred. It won't, understandably, be an easy task, but that brightly lit device [needs to be] pointed [away from] the runway, especially at night; or removed altogether. Synopsis An air carrier flight crew addressed their concerns regarding the location and intensity of illumination of the jumbo sized scoreboard installed in the soon to be completed new stadium. The stadium is located about 2.5 statute miles from the departure end of the 30L and R runway complex at SJC and the scoreboard is situated almost directly in the flight crew's line of sight on final approach, the takeoff roll and initial departure. ACN: 985279 Time / Day Date : 201112 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SJC.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : IMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : SJC Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : B737-700 Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Takeoff Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : First Officer Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 192 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 3500 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 985279 Human Factors : Other / Unknown Human Factors : Distraction Analyst Callback : Completed Events Anomaly.Ground Event / Encounter : Other / Unknown Detector.Person : Flight Crew When Detected : In-flight Result.General : None Reported / Taken Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Environment - Non Weather Related Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Environment - Non Weather Related Narrative: 1 While landing on [Runway] 30R, a light off the [northeast] side of the runway was very bright and distracting. I couldn't tell where it was coming from and mostly forgot about it. While taxiing out for takeoff, I noticed the light again and saw it was coming from a cargo operator's ramp. They had one of those temporary construction type generator light tower units. It had four light fixtures on top of the tower and was pointed and angled right at the displaced threshold of 30R. Multiple trucks were under it and it looked like they had a temporary sort operation going on in the ramp area. On the takeoff roll, the light was very distracting and bright. It affected my vision for several minutes after takeoff. This cargo operator could easily point the light in a direction away from the runway. Callback: 1 No new information was provided except to add that it appeared to be a temporary set up to sort packages for the holidays. The Tower was not informed of the lighting situation unfortunately. Synopsis B737 First Officer describes bright temporary lights set up on the cargo ramp at SJC that are aimed toward the approach end of Runway 30R. These lights were on the right side of the runway and primarily affected the First Officer's vision. ACN: 921919 Time / Day Date : 201011 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : OAK.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Weather Elements / Visibility.Visibility : 10 Light : Night Ceiling.Single Value : 20000 Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Tower : OAK Aircraft Operator : Personal Make Model Name : Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172 Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 1 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 91 Flight Plan : VFR Mission : Personal Flight Phase : Taxi Person Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Personal Function.Flight Crew : Single Pilot Qualification.Flight Crew : Private Experience.Flight Crew.Total : 303 Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 7 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 237 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 921919 Human Factors : Situational Awareness Human Factors : Training / Qualification Human Factors : Confusion Analyst Callback : Attempted Events Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion : Taxiway Detector.Person : Flight Crew Detector.Person : Air Traffic Control When Detected : Taxi Result.Flight Crew : Became Reoriented Result.Flight Crew : Returned To Clearance Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued Advisory / Alert Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued New Clearance Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Contributing Factors / Situations : Chart Or Publication Contributing Factors / Situations : Airport Primary Problem : Human Factors Narrative: 1 I was conducting pattern work and renewing night currency requirements at Oakland International Airport in a Cessna 172. The time was more than one hour past sunset. Having been cleared for the option for each of my landing approaches, I performed three full stop landings and three take offs on runway 27R. After my third full stop landing, I elected to exit runway 27R at Golf taxiway and request a taxi back for departure. Tower instructed me to turn right from Golf on to taxiway Charlie and to taxi to runway 27R while remaining on Tower frequency of 118.3. As I neared the approach end of runway 27R, I noticed the hold line for 27R at taxiway Bravo. The runway holding position sign indicated 27R-9L. From private pilot training and studying the AIM Figures 2-3-24 and 2-3-25, I determined I was not at the end of the runway. I was looking for a sign that simply indicated 27R by itself with white lettering on a red background. Reviewing the current Commercial airport diagram I was carrying on my yoke clip, I observed what appeared to be taxiway Alpha connecting to runway 27R at the end of the runway. I proceeded further down taxiway Charlie and held short of the 27R APPCH sign and hold short line effectively placing me on taxiway Alpha. I radioed the Tower on 118.3 that I was ready for departure. Oakland Tower cleared me for take-off on runway 27R. As I crossed the hold short line for the 27R APPCH, I looked for a line to lead me on to 27R but did not see one at all. There did not appear to be any aircraft access provided, or taxiway lighting between taxiway Alpha and runway 27R. At this point I stopped the aircraft to evaluate my position which I determined was on taxiway Alpha and on the extended center line of runway 27R. Almost simultaneously, the Tower said he noticed I was on Alpha taxiway and offered me the choice to taxi ahead on Alpha and turn back on Bravo or perform a 180 degree turn on Alpha taxiway from my present location and taxi via Charlie and Bravo taxiways to depart 27R. I opted for the 180 degree turn on Alpha and taxied via Charlie and Bravo. Shortly after arriving at Bravo while on Charlie, Tower restated my clearance to take off on runway 27R. I departed runway 27R without any problem and returned to my home airport. I am concerned with the apparent difference between the airport diagrams and actual taxiway layout in this area of the Oakland airport. Another factor in this experience is my infrequent operation on the taxiways at Oakland. Synopsis C172 pilot experiences confusion while taxiing to Runway 27R at OAK via C Taxiway during night time conditions. Alpha Taxiway is inadvertently entered which has no connection to Runway 27R. ACN: 881315 Time / Day Date : 201003 Local Time Of Day : 1801-2400 Place Locale Reference.Airport : SFO.Airport State Reference : CA Altitude.AGL.Single Value : 0 Environment Flight Conditions : VMC Light : Night Aircraft Reference : X ATC / Advisory.Ground : SFO Aircraft Operator : Air Carrier Make Model Name : Large Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng Crew Size.Number Of Crew : 2 Operating Under FAR Part : Part 121 Flight Plan : IFR Mission : Passenger Flight Phase : Taxi Person : 1 Reference : 1 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : Captain Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Flying Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 124 Experience.Flight Crew.Type : 12000 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 881315 Human Factors : Confusion Human Factors : Fatigue Human Factors : Situational Awareness Human Factors : Time Pressure Person : 2 Reference : 2 Location Of Person.Aircraft : X Location In Aircraft : Flight Deck Reporter Organization : Air Carrier Function.Flight Crew : First Officer Function.Flight Crew : Pilot Not Flying Experience.Flight Crew.Last 90 Days : 183 ASRS Report Number.Accession Number : 881871 Events Anomaly.Deviation - Track / Heading : All Types Anomaly.Deviation - Procedural : Clearance Anomaly.Ground Incursion : Taxiway Detector.Person : Air Traffic Control When Detected : Taxi Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued New Clearance Result.Air Traffic Control : Issued Advisory / Alert Assessments Contributing Factors / Situations : Human Factors Primary Problem : Human Factors Narrative: 1 Taxied via A, G, L, and F for Runway 28L departure. I taxied A to G crossing 1L. As I approached 1R I noticed the lighted "G" sign with an arrow that seemed to point at a 45 degree angle. I confused the sign to mean taxi at a 45 angle down 1R to pick up the taxiway on the other side. Not long after making the left as we realized our error, the Ground Controller contacted us and informed us of our error. New instructions were to taxi down 1R and join "F". The combination of being late and not as alert caused me to assume that I had done this type of taxi before. After looking at the airport page, I realized that I had confused it with Taxiway H. The combination of being late and a not as alert as I could have been along with not referencing my airport diagram contributed to this error. Neither runway was being used and we had clearance to enter/cross the runway, but not to taxi down the runway. I could have done a 180 on the runway, but the Controller gave us new taxi instructions. Taxi lights that continue across the runway would be nice. For some reason the taxiway didn't appear to cross at a 90 degree angle, adding a little more confusion to the situation. Synopsis An Air Carrier Captain cleared to cross SFO Runway 1R on Taxiway G turned onto a 45 high speed and entered the runway instead of proceeding straight ahead to Taxiway L.