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 close call.

The close call has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident in the near future. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.