A Jetstar passenger plane had a close call with a van on the tarmac at Townsville Airport, in an incident covered by ABC News, Bloomberg, and the NZ Herald around 13 October 2026. The plane performed a low pass over the van during the near miss.
The incident has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident shortly. Ground operations at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any inquiry.