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JFK stages full-scale disaster drill to test airport response to a simulated crash

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U.S. airports are required to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise every three years. A recent drill at John F. Kennedy International Airport simulated a plane crash, offering a view of how airport personnel and responders prepare for a major emergency without an actual accident.

Discovered 2026-10-20T11:32:02.367270-07:00 | 2026-10-20T11:32:02.367270-07:00

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  • The three-year exercise requirement makes emergency drills a recurring operational and compliance responsibility for U.S. airports.
  • A simulated crash at JFK provides a practical test of airport and responder readiness for a major incident; the article offers a look at how that preparation is conducted.

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