Australia: Jetstar, Qatar Airways planes almost collide on Sydney Airport tarmac
A flight crew member was injured in a near-miss collision on the runway at Australia's Sydney Airport. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused the incident.
On Sunday, two aircraft - a Jetstar and a Qatar Airways plane - narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac at Sydney Airport, Australia's busiest. The Jetstar A320 was preparing to take off for the Gold Coast in Queensland when the crew noticed the Qatar Airways Boeing 777, which was being towed by an aircraft tug, on a nearby taxiway.
Both planes were brought to a sudden halt, resulting in an injured Jetstar cabin crew member and damage to the 777's nose gear connection to the tug. The injured crew member received medical attention. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the incident, collecting data from both planes, air traffic control, and interviewing crew and tug operators.
Witnesses are encouraged to provide visual evidence. Jetstar, a low-cost subsidiary of Australia's national carrier Qantas, is also launching its own investigation. The airline stated that its pilots were following ATC instructions when the collision was avoided. Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, has not yet released a statement regarding the incident.
Following the near collision, flights at Sydney Airport faced delays, as reported by Airservices Australia. The incident occurred a day after widespread delays at the airport due to ATC roster issues.
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