ATSB investigates near miss between Jetstar A320 and van at Townsville Airport
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating a near miss that occurred on 7 October 2026 at Townsville Airport involving a Jetstar A320 and a ground vehicle, with the aircraft coming within about 15 metres of the van as it landed at 2:20 pm.
The van entered the runway's restricted area and was stopped at the outer edge while the aircraft passed at roughly 50 ft above ground level; the ATSB will interview involved parties, retrieve and review recorded data and collect other relevant information, while Jetstar said safety is its number‑one priority and it is cooperating with the investigation, and the Royal Australian Air Force provides air traffic control with Defence also participating but offering no further comment.