December 4, 1990 - recounts Wayne County Airport runway collision of December 3, 1990

The 1990 Wayne County Michigan Airport runway collision from December 3 is discussed. Two Northwest Airlines planes were involved in the runway crash. One crew member and seven passengers were killed in the collision.
Discussion occurs around the fact that the Detroit airport has no ground control traffic and relies on radio to communicate. Air traffic experts say that federal safety officials are traditionally more concerned with mid air safety than with ground safety. Money is not as available for airports to strengthen their ground safety.