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B737 captain reported tpa tower controller broadcasting on all frequencies caused a distraction to the flying pilot.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1599728 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201812 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | TPA.Tower |
| State Reference | FL |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | IMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-700 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Initial Approach |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 216 Flight Crew Type 11000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types |
Narrative:
Tampa tower was broadcasting simultaneously over tower; ground; and clearance delivery frequencies. This was very distracting; especially while flying an ILS approach with challenging weather conditions. The transmissions were non-stop to include lengthy clearance delivery reads and read backs. This was a problem for several reasons. First; all the chatter was very distracting and only worsened as we were flying an ILS due to deteriorating weather conditions. Even in clear conditions; this would have been too much. Secondly; there was not any chance to squeeze in our own transmissions since they were talking non-stop. Lastly; the controller was essentially maxed out. Sure; he was managing; but it was getting chaotic. After landing; we mentioned how this was a problem but got zero response back. This practice is unacceptable; in my opinion; especially given the volume of traffic and the weather conditions.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B737 Captain reported TPA Tower Controller broadcasting on all frequencies caused a distraction to the flying pilot.
Narrative: Tampa Tower was broadcasting simultaneously over Tower; Ground; and Clearance Delivery frequencies. This was very distracting; especially while flying an ILS approach with challenging weather conditions. The transmissions were non-stop to include lengthy Clearance Delivery reads and read backs. This was a problem for several reasons. First; all the chatter was very distracting and only worsened as we were flying an ILS due to deteriorating weather conditions. Even in clear conditions; this would have been too much. Secondly; there was not any chance to squeeze in our own transmissions since they were talking non-stop. Lastly; the Controller was essentially maxed out. Sure; he was managing; but it was getting chaotic. After landing; we mentioned how this was a problem but got zero response back. This practice is unacceptable; in my opinion; especially given the volume of traffic and the weather conditions.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.