A Jetstar passenger plane had a close call with a van on the tarmac at Townsville Airport, in an incident reported by ABC News, Bloomberg, and the NZ Herald around 13 October 2026. The plane flew low over the van during the near miss.
The near miss has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident shortly. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any investigation.