ATR 72
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction; Situational Awareness; Workload
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Human Factors; Procedure
We were holding short awaiting take off clearance from tower. About the same time we received our takeoff clearance; my phone began to ring as I had inadvertently neglected to turn it off prior to starting the aircraft. I asked the FO (First Officer) to tell the Tower we needed more time; and with the parking brake engaged; I switched the phone off. Afterwards; we told the Tower we were ok to go; and we received a subsequent clearance to depart the airport. The remainder of the flight proceeded normally. I regret my lack of attention in securing my phone prior to departure.Several other carriers have added 'CELL PHONES OFF' to their preflight checklists; and that may be helpful for us.
ATR72 Captain reported neglecting to turn off a cell phone that rang just prior to takeoff.