US EditionDrones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
- Drones pose a growing risk to airliners at major U.S. Airports, with nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions last year involving drones, according to an Associated Press analysis.
- The FAA has prohibited most drones from flying near airports without authorization, but enforcement of this rule is challenging.
- Authorities arrested drone users violating airspace restrictions, emphasizing the need for stronger accountability measures, as suggested by Hannah Thach.
- Drones have been responsible for 51% of reported near misses over the last decade, totaling 122 of 240 incidents, according to the Associated Press.
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Drones linked to most near midair collisions at 30 US airports: Report
Drone activity near major U.S. airports triggered hundreds of near-midair collisions in 2024, particularly during takeoffs and landings. Officials say drones appeared too close for pilots to react, including one incident just 300 feet from a cockpit near San Francisco. The FAA has expanded drone testing and enforcement, including off-airport detection trials and arrests tied to unauthorized flights. Experts urge the FAA to strengthen safety tool…
Drones Pose Increasing Risk to Airliners near Major US Airports
An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft taking off and landing at major U.S. airports.
Drones in near midair collisions with planes at major U.S airports an increasing danger, AP analysis shows
An APr analysis shows drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft at major U.S. airports. Safety experts such collisions could be catastrophic.
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Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft taking off and landing at major U.S. airports.
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