ABC News Online
Sunday, February 15, 2004. 8:05am (AEDT)
Authorities downplay Brisbane airport incident
The organisation responsible for air traffic control and navigation is downplaying reports of a near-miss involving two Qantas jets at Brisbane airport.
Airservices Australia has confirmed that a Sydney to Brisbane flight carrying 150 passengers was initially unable to land on Friday night.
A spokesman says the pilot of the Boeing 737 decided to go around again after having some communication problems.
He says the problem arose when the aircraft arrived late and all air traffic control frequencies were busy.
But he says reports of a second Qantas aircraft blocking the runway are incorrect.
He says Airservices is satisfied there was no major problem and that the pilot adopted standard operating procedures.
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