Sydney Airport Near-Miss: Jetstar and Qatar Aircraft Avoid Collision, Crew Injured, Flights Delayed
On the morning of August 9, a Jetstar aircraft bound for the Gold Coast narrowly avoided a collision with a Qatar Airways plane being towed at Sydney Airport, coming within a few meters. The Jetstar pilot braked suddenly, causing a flight attendant to fall and sustain injuries, while all 100-plus passengers were unharmed. The Qatar aircraft carried no passengers. Separately, a shortage of air traffic control staff has led to widespread flight delays at the airport.
On the morning of August 9 local time, a ground incident occurred at Sydney Airport. A Jetstar aircraft preparing to depart for the Gold Coast was taxiing when it nearly collided with a Qatar Airways aircraft that was being towed and moved. The two planes came within a few meters of each other. The Jetstar pilot applied emergency braking after spotting the situation, and a flight attendant conducting pre-takeoff checks fell and was injured. None of the more than 100 passengers on board were hurt. The Qatar Airways aircraft involved was not carrying any passengers.
In recent days, due to a shortage of air traffic control staff at the airport tower, Sydney Airport has implemented air traffic control measures, resulting in significant delays for numerous arriving and departing flights.
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