Nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions at the 30 busiest U.S. airports last year involved drones, according to an Associated Press analysis. These incidents often occurred during takeoff or landing, when aircraft are most vulnerable. In one case near San Francisco International Airport, pilots saw a drone just 300 feet away from their cockpit window and had no time to respond. Similar close calls took place over airports in Miami and Newark.
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Drones linked to most near midair collisions at 30 US airports: Report

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Drones caused most near collisions at U.S. airports in 2023. FAA tests countermeasures as experts push for stronger safety regulations.

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