A Jetstar passenger plane came close to colliding with a van on the tarmac at Townsville Airport, in an incident picked up by ABC News, Bloomberg, and the NZ Herald around 13 October 2026. The plane performed a low pass over the van during the near miss.

The close call has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident shortly. Tarmac management at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any review.