Jetstar passenger plane and van nearly collide on airport tarmac - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jetstar Aircraft Skims Over Van at Townsville Airport

A Jetstar passenger plane had a close call 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 incident has prompted concern over tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities will likely examine the incident shortly. Ground operations at Townsville Airport may face review as part of any inquiry.

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