A Jetstar passenger plane came close to colliding 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 performed a low pass over the van during the close call.
The incident has drawn attention to tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident in the coming days. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any investigation.