Two planes nearly collide on Sydney Airport runway
Two aircraft halted within metres of each other on a Sydney Airport runway after a breakdown in air traffic control coordination.
Two planes nearly collided on the tarmac at Sydney Airport after receiving contradictory instructions from air traffic controllers. The incident prompted an investigation by Australia's Transport Safety Bureau. Staff shortages at the airport have contributed to recent operational difficulties and delays.
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RNZ
Investigation into runway incident involving Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney
A "breakdown in communication" is being blamed for a close call involving a flight from NZ arriving at Sydney Airport.
1News
Flight from Queenstown involved in 'serious' runway incident in Sydney
Two Qantas flights were under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) following a "breakdown in coordination" on a runway at Sydney Airport.
Stuff
Two planes involved in near-miss on Sydney Airport runway
Australia’s busiest airport is set to experience further delays after two planes halted within metres of one another in Sydney.
1News
Two planes have near-miss at Sydney Airport, crew member injured
Two planes had a near miss on the tarmac of Australia's busiest airport as it struggles with staff shortages.
Otago Daily Times
Two planes involved in near-miss at Sydney Airport
1News
Emergency meeting at Sydney Airport after near miss on tarmac
A Jetstar flight preparing to depart Sydney Airport for the Gold Coast almost collided with a Qatar Airways plane on Sunday.
Stuff
Two workers stood down after planes almost collide on Sydney Airport runway
There have been days of delays at Australia’s biggest airport and two near misses within a fortnight after planes were given contradictory instructions by air traffic controllers.