A Jetstar passenger plane came close to colliding 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 flew low over the van during the close call.

The near miss has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident in the coming days. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport will likely come under scrutiny as part of any investigation.