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 passed closely above the van during the incident.

The close call has drawn attention to tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are expected to investigate the incident shortly. Ground operations at Townsville Airport will likely come under scrutiny as part of any review.

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