Jet Star controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Jetstar JQ908 flight passes about 15m above van on approach to Townsville Airport
Safety incident
On 7 October 2026, Jetstar flight JQ908, an Airbus A320 travelling from Brisbane to Townsville, came within about 15 metres of a white van after a vehicle entered a restricted area alongside the runway as the aircraft approached to land at Townsville Airport. Jetstar stated that the flight landed normally and without incident. The event has been noted as a controversy involving the airline.
Jetstar flight JQ908 from Brisbane to Townsville came within about 15 metres of a white van after a vehicle entered a restricted area alongside the runway as the Airbus A320 approached to land at Townsville Airport on 7 October 2026. Jetstar said the flight landed normally and without incident.
Company response
Clarification — Jetstar
Jetstar confirmed the flight landed normally and without incident.
Source excerpt
A Jetstar passenger plane came within just 15m of a van while approaching a north Queensland airport, prompting an air safety investigation.
The ABC reports the Airbus A320 passed about 15m above the white van, with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigating the near miss as a serious incident.
Flight JQ908 was travelling from Brisbane to Townsville on October 7 when a vehicle entered a restricted area alongside the runway as the aircraft approached to land.