Sydney: A Jetstar aircraft and a Qatar Airways plane narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning, prompting an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
The incident occurred at around 7am when Jetstar flight JQ402, an Airbus A320 preparing to depart for the Gold Coast, came into close proximity with a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed across a taxiway. The Jetstar pilots were forced to brake firmly, while both aircraft were brought to an abrupt stop.
A Jetstar cabin crew member was injured and required medical attention, while no passengers were hurt. Damage was also reported to the connection between the Qatar Airways aircraft's nose gear and the tug. The Jetstar flight was subsequently cancelled and passengers were rebooked on later services.
The ATSB has launched an investigation and will interview flight crews, tug operators, air traffic controllers and other witnesses, as well as review CCTV footage. Initial inquiries suggested that the tug towing the Qatar Airways aircraft may not have followed instructions.
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