The High Cost of Near Misses: Aviation Safety and the Human Factor Air travel is often touted as one of the safest modes of transportation, but near misses like the recent incident at Sydney airport serve as a sobering reminder that complacency can have devastating consequences.
When pilots and air traffic controllers are not on top of their game, safety protocols are put to the test.
The temporary stand down of two workers after the incident raises questions about whether it was a routine procedure or a genuine attempt to address systemic issues.