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 incident.
The incident has drawn attention to tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident shortly. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport will likely come under scrutiny as part of any review.