What happened
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 09:00 local time, Qantas flight QF63, operated by an Airbus A380-842 registered VH-OQH, was struck by an aerobridge while parked at gate 9 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Mascot, New South Wales. The aircraft was preparing for its scheduled departure to Johannesburg, South Africa, when the incident occurred.
While the aircraft remained stationary at the gate, the aerobridge made contact with an engine on one side of the aircraft, resulting in minor damage. All passengers disembarked normally via the lower deck, and no injuries were reported among occupants or ground personnel.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating this occurrence.