Near Miss as Jetstar Plane Passes Over Tarmac Van

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By Daniel Taylor • Updated Oct 13, 2026 at 08:35

Jetstar passenger plane and van nearly collide on airport tarmac - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Near Miss as Jetstar Plane Passes Over Tarmac Van

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 performed a low pass over the van during the incident.

The incident has raised questions about tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident in the coming days. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any review.

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