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 performed a low pass over the van during the close call.
The incident has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident in the near future. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.