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JetBlue plane strikes drone while landing at JFK

JetBlue pilot reports striking drone as flight approached JFK Airport
  • A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday morning.
  • The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. as the plane, arriving from Las Vegas, was flying at approximately 3,000 feet.
  • Despite the collision, the aircraft landed safely, and a post-flight inspection found no evidence of damage.
  • The pilot informed air traffic control that the drone had struck the plane just above the cockpit.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, as drone use is restricted near airports due to safety concerns.
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