Multiple outlets report that a JetBlue Airways flight experienced a reported drone strike while approaching John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York on Monday morning. According to the airline and officials cited by ABC News, the pilot reported hitting a drone as the aircraft was on approach for landing at JFK. One account specifies the aircraft was about 3,000 feet at the time of the reported collision. The reports indicate that the flight ultimately proceeds to land at JFK after the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is referenced as saying it received the report from the flight. The sources do not provide details on whether the drone caused any damage, injuries, or operational disruptions beyond the pilot’s report. They also do not agree on additional circumstances such as the drone’s location, size, or whether any follow-up inspections were conducted. Overall, the incident is described as a pilot-reported drone strike during approach, followed by a landing at JFK, with aviation authorities notified.
JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while approaching JFK Airport
Multiple outlets report that a JetBlue Airways flight experienced a reported drone strike while approaching John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York on Monday morning. According to the airline and of...
- A JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while the aircraft is on approach to JFK Airport on Monday morning.
- The FAA is cited as receiving the report from the flight.
- One report says the aircraft was at about 3,000 feet at the time of the reported strike.
- The aircraft proceeds to land at John F. Kennedy Airport after the incident.
- Sources do not provide confirmed details on injuries or damage beyond the reported drone hit.
A JetBlue Airways pilot struck a drone while landing at John F Kennedy airport this morning.
1 hour agoA JetBlue Airlines pilot reported smashing into a drone at 3,000 feet before landing at John F. Kennedy Airport Monday morning, the airline said.
2 hours agoA JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the FAA said.
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