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ATSB Launches Investigation After Three Sydney Runway Near-Misses

8/15/2026

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ATSB opened an investigation into three runway near-misses at Sydney Airport.
On 9 August a Virgin Australia 737 aborted take-off after seeing a Qantas 737 cross the runway, while a Jetstar pilot braked to avoid a Qatar Airways jet.
ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said the probe will examine staffing issues, noting controllers work over 20 extra hours, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for an investigation.

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ATSB opened an investigation into three runway near-misses at Sydney Airport.
On 9 August a Virgin Australia 737 aborted take-off after seeing a Qantas 737 cross the runway, while a Jetstar pilot braked to avoid a Qatar Airways jet.
ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said the probe will examine staffing issues, noting controllers work over 20 extra hours, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for an investigation.