A Jetstar passenger plane nearly struck 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 flew low over the van during the incident.
The close call has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident shortly. Ground operations at Townsville Airport will likely come under scrutiny as part of any investigation.