"Sydney Airport's Safety Record Under Scrutiny as Third Near-Collision in Weeks Rocks Aviation Community. In a disturbing trend that has left many questioning air traffic control procedures, two planes narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision on the runway at Sydney Airport on Sunday, just hours after another close call made national headlines. This latest incident marks the third near-miss in recent weeks, sparking concerns about the safety of air travel in Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into the Sunday incident, adding to the scrutiny surrounding air traffic control at one of the country's busiest airports."
Two planes came close to collision on the runway on Sunday – hours after another near miss – making a total of three in recent weeksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe transport safety watchdog is investigating a a third near-collision between two planes at Sydney airport – the latest incident occurring hours after one that made national news and raised concerns about air traffic control.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said on Thursday night that it was investigating a second “runway incursion” on Sunday 9 August. Continue reading...
