Six near‑collision incidents at Sydney Airport under ATSB investigation
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- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating six near‑collision incidents at Sydney Airport that occurred in July and August, a rate that is 20% higher than the national average.
- A Qantas Boeing 737 and a Bombardier DHC‑8 came within 120 metres of each other in July, while a Jetstar Airbus A320 had to brake suddenly in August to avoid a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed, injuring a Jetstar cabin crew member’s wrist; the ATSB is also examining a staffing shortage as a possible cause of the incidents.
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