Super King Air 350
Flight Crew Private; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 25; Flight Crew Total 3000; Flight Crew Type 1000
Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors; Procedure
CLT Ground instructed us to taxi to Runway 36C; via 'D'; left on 'R'; hold short Runway 36R at 'R'. After stopping at the hold short line for Runway 36R; Ground Control instructed us to 'Without Delay' cross Runway 36R. A quick check to the left; the power was brought up 'Without Delay' to cross Runway 36R as instructed. As we proceeded the Pilot Flying slammed on the brakes; as he took another look left to see a B737 landing on Runway 36R; crossing right in front of us. After the B737 had passed CLT Ground instructed us to stop; which we had already done. Assessing the dangerous situation we were now in on the edge of [Runway] 36R; we felt for safety we needed to exit the runway before another aircraft landed. As this decision was made; CLT Ground instructed us to continue across [Runway] 36R and join 'A' on the other side. We continued with the crossing and proceeded to [Runway] 36C with no other problems. Since we complied with every instruction during this chain of events; in no way did we violate any FARS. Since I do not have the recording attached; once we were cleared to cross Runway 36 'without delay' it took 7 seconds for the Ground Controller to try and stop us. As we were waiting to take off we were told to call Tower. Upon arriving at our next destination; I spoke with the CLT Tower [Controller] and he stated that 'upon review of the tapes and interview with Controller; we in fact did nothing wrong and complied with the Controller's instructions'. As a result of this issue; I would suggest that all GA aircraft arrive and depart Runway 36R/18L which would greatly enhance safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
BE-350 Captain reported he was cleared to cross CLT Runway 36R but as he entered the runway he saw a landing aircraft cross their path so he quickly stopped the aircraft.