August 9, 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:
Sunday 9 August 2026

Time:
c. 10:00 LT

Type of Aircraft:
Boeing 737-838 (WL)

Owner/Operator:
Qantas

Registration:
VH-XZH

MSN:
39372/4521

Year of Manufacture:
2013

Engine Model:
CFMI CFM56-7B

Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified

Other Fatalities:
0

Aircraft Damage:
None

Category:
Incident

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

Phase:
Taxi

Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled

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

Destination Airport:
Ayers Rock-Connellan Airport, NT (AYQ/YAYE)

Investigating Agency:
ATSB

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

Circumstances:

The ASN record states that the Qantas aircraft crossed runway 34L while a Virgin Australia 737 was commencing take-off. The Virgin crew stopped and ATC cancelled the clearance before re-clearing the aircraft once the runway was clear. The record states no fatalities or aircraft damage; injuries were not stated.

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.