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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 13, 2026 at 08:35
Jetstar passenger plane and van nearly collide on airport tarmac - ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jetstar Low Pass Incident Shocks Townsville Airport

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 near miss.

The incident has drawn attention to tarmac safety procedures at the airport. Australian aviation authorities are set to look into the incident in the coming days. Airport ground procedures at Townsville Airport are expected to be examined as part of any review.

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