New York Times
• Gabe Castro-Root, Lexi Parra
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.
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