Jetstar plane forced to brake hard to avoid Qatar jet at Sydney airport, one crew member injured
SYDNEY, Aug 9 — Safety regulators launched an investigation on Sunday into a “near collision” between...
Sydney Airport experienced a "near collision" between a Jetstar Airbus A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 on Sunday morning, resulting in the injury of a Jetstar crew member and damage to the Qatar aircraft. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred when the Jetstar plane was taxiing for a flight to the Gold Coast.
Both planes made an abrupt stop as the Jetstar crew observed the Qatar Airways jet under tow from an aircraft tug in close proximity on a crossing taxiway. Damage to the connection between the Qatar plane's nose gear and the aircraft tug, as well as injuries to the Jetstar crew member, were reported. ATSB is gathering data from both aircraft, air traffic control, and interviews with crew and tug operators to determine the cause of the near collision.
Flights at Sydney Airport have been delayed due to the incident, according to Airservices Australia. A Jetstar spokeswoman stated that the Jetstar pilots were following Air Traffic Control instructions when the sudden braking occurred. Qatar Airways has not yet commented on the matter. An official hinted that early information suggested the tug pulling the Qatar plane did not adhere to air traffic control instructions.
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