August 25, 2026

Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.

Date:
Tuesday 25 August 2026

Time:
Not specified

Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A320-232 (WL)

Owner/Operator:
Jetstar Airways

Registration:
VH-VFX

MSN:
5871

Year of Manufacture:
2013

Engine Model:
IAE V2527-A5

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
None

Category:
Serious incident

Location:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY) – Australia

Phase:
Pushback / towing

Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled

Departure Airport:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)

Destination Airport:
Not specified

Investigating Agency:
Not specified

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Circumstances:

Before the Airbus A320 pushed back from the bay, air traffic control did not advise the crew of a second aircraft taxiing behind them, resulting in a ground conflict. The pushback crew identified the conflicting aircraft, stopped the pushback and returned the A320 to the bay.

Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.