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Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show

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Several air traffic controllers on duty when two Qantas aircraft nearly collided at Sydney Airport in July had been identified as facing a high risk of fatigue, according to internal records and a call recording obtained by Reuters. One shift manager described the staffing situation as “a bit insane.”

Discovered 2026-09-03T21:05:39.507233-07:00 | 2026-09-03T21:05:39.507233-07:00

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  • The near-miss links a significant operational safety event to documented fatigue risks among controllers on duty.
  • Internal records and a manager’s description point to staffing conditions as a factor requiring scrutiny in air traffic management and safety oversight.

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