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

The incident has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident in the near future. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any investigation.