Following the tragic final flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248, authorities took some measures including airport design to prevent future accidents. One aspect of airport design that can reduce the negative impact of runway overruns is the implementation of a runway end safety area (RESA). Which one is TRUE about RESA?

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A runway end safety area (RESA) is a defined area beyond the runway end available to reduce the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an excursion (runway overrun or undershoot). It should be built from materials that effectively slow aircraft movement, such as crushable concrete or EMAS (Engineered Materials Arresting System). However, it shouldn't hinder rescue services. Runways supporting instrument approaches require longer RESAs, while smaller airports can have shorter RESAs. Therefore, options A and C are correct, and option B is incorrect. Thus, the answer is E.

Following the Tragic Final Flight of Southwest Airlines Flight 1248