A Jetstar passenger plane nearly struck a van on the tarmac at Townsville Airport, in an incident picked up by ABC News, Bloomberg, and the NZ Herald around 13 October 2026. The plane flew low over the van during the incident.
The close call has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident shortly. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any inquiry.