Sydney airport near-collision: Two planes almost collided on tarmac, flights delayed at Australia's busiest airport
Sydney airport authorities are investigating a near collision between two aircraft on the tarmac, after a Jetstar plane was forced to brake sharply when another jet came into close proximity, causing flight delays at Australia's busiest airport
Two planes narrowly avoided colliding on the tarmac at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport on Sunday, causing flight delays at Australia's busiest airport, according to AFP. A Jetstar Airways plane was taxiing out when another aircraft approached, resulting in the pilot of the Jetstar jet applying the brakes firmly to avoid a collision.
No passengers were injured, but a cabin attendant required medical attention from paramedics. The other aircraft involved was a Qatar Airways Boeing 777, which was being towed to a remote parking stand after landing earlier that day. Jetstar stated they have launched an investigation into the incident and Airservices Australia, the air traffic manager, said they are reviewing the incident and will assist with any safety investigation.
Airservices Australia has also implemented measures such as adjusted departure spacing to manage projected airborne and departure demands safely following the incident.
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