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 incident.
The close call has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident in the coming days. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.