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Loss of Separation

An occurrence or operation that results in less than prescribed separation between aircraft, or between an aircraft and a vehicle, pedestrian, or object.

Dictionary Term

Loss of Separation

Definition

  • An occurrence or operation that results in less than prescribed separation between aircraft, or between an aircraft and a vehicle, pedestrian, or object.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017