Jetstar plane narrowly avoids crashing into Qatar Airways flight at Sydney airport
The ATSB is investigating after a cabin crew member was injured and more than 150 flights were delayed, officials said.
- On Sunday, Aug 9, a Jetstar flight narrowly avoided a collision with a Qatar Airways plane at Sydney Airport after pilots were forced to brake suddenly at 7am.
- The Jetstar pilot reported following Air Traffic Control instructions when encountering a Qatar Airways 777 that appeared to deviate from assigned taxiing procedures.
- During the sudden stop, one Jetstar cabin crew member sustained injuries and required assessment by paramedics, forcing the pilot to return the aircraft to the bay.
- This incident follows Airservices Australia's admission on Saturday that it is addressing rostering issues, which have impacted more than 150 flights amid ongoing runway delays.
- Jetstar has commenced an investigation into the near-miss, while Airservices Australia confirmed it will assist with safety reviews; Qatar Airways did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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At the end of July, nearly two planes crash into each other on the Sydney airport's tarmac. Air traffic controllers apparently give contradictory instructions to the crews. Only weeks later, the dangerous breakdown repeats.
Two passenger jets once again came dangerously close. An abrupt braking prevented worse. It is not the first incident in recent times. An air traffic controller and a ground crew member were suspended.
Problems with airfield control are increasing in Sydney. Within a few weeks, there were two cases where machines almost collapsed. Now there are first consequences.
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ORF.at NewsThe air traffic controller and ground staff have been suspended from duty. The head of air traffic control must explain himself to the Minister of Transport.
In Sydney, problems with airfield control are increasing. Within a few weeks, there were two cases where machines almost collapsed.
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