Drone Reportedly Collides With Plane During New York Landing, Investigation Underway

Pilots reported on Monday that a drone approached and collided with their aircraft during the landing phase in New York. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 900 meters above ground level. Despite the alarming report, the plane managed to complete its landing safely. U.S. aviation authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the event. However, at this stage, the suspicion that a drone was involved has not been confirmed, as no physical damage was found on the aircraft during inspection.

This event highlights ongoing concerns about drone threats to civil aviation. In Israel, specialized units operate at Ben Gurion Airport to counter such threats, but there remains a persistent worry about the infiltration of advanced drone threats into Israeli airspace. This is especially true for fiber-optic controlled drones, such as those reportedly possessed by Hezbollah, for which no fully effective defense solution has yet been found.