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 passed closely above the van during the near miss.
The near miss has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident shortly. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any inquiry.