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 flew low over the van during the close call.
The near miss has drawn attention to tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident in the coming days. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.