A Jetstar passenger plane had a close call 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 passed closely above the van during the close call.

The incident has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident in the coming days. Ground operations at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any review.