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Wild pigs caused $16M jet crash at JIA in 1988; team uses fireworks to prevent repeat

Published: December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM

As millions of travelers take to the skies this Christmas holiday, safety teams at Jacksonville International Airport are focused on a threat most passengers never see: wildlife on and near the runway.

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Wild pigs caused $16M jet crash at JIA in 1988; team uses fireworks to prevent repeat

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