Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating Sydney Airport following reports that runway incursions and near misses are 20% above the national average. Investigators are looking into whether low staffing levels and operator fatigue contributed to these safety incidents.
Why it matters
Airport safety is critical for public transport, and this investigation highlights potential systemic risks in air traffic control management.
The transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year. The transport safety bureau is investigating if Sydney airport’s low staffing levels contributed to four incidents on the runway between July and August earlier this year. Sydney airport 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
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Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 identifying runway incursions and near misses at 20% above national averages.
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