Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Modelling by Sydney airport’s air traffic control operators predicted elevated fatigue risks for staff at the time of a series of major safety incidents, with a review…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is currently investigating staffing gaps at Sydney Airport as a potential key factor in a series of incidents that have occurred in July and August. These incidents, which include runway incursions and near misses, have been found to be at 20% above the national average. The ATSB's investigation is focused on the staffing issues that were predicted to pose fatigue risks to staff at the time of these safety incidents.
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- Sydney Airport safety lapses spur probe of controller fatigue freemalaysiatoday.com
- Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average theguardian.com
- Sydney Airport near miss assessed at ‘most serious level’ theage.com.au
- Sydney Airport near miss assessed at ‘most serious level’ smh.com.au
