A Jetstar passenger plane nearly struck 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 incident has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident in the coming days. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.