JetBlue Plane Lands Safely After Pilot Reports Striking Drone During Landing at JFK Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport, JFK Airport, Queens
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Summary
- A JetBlue Airways flight from Las Vegas landed safely at JFK Airport on Monday morning after the pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet on approach.
- The drone hit the aircraft just above the cockpit, prompting the pilot to notify air traffic control.
- Despite the alarming report, post-flight inspections conducted by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or a collision.
- The FAA will investigate the incident.
- Operating a drone near airports and flights is illegal under FAA regulations and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Timeline
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.
Unauthorized drone operations near airports and flights are illegal and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Post-flight inspections by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or collision.
The plane was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely. No injuries were reported.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach for landing at JFK Airport Monday morning. The drone struck just above the cockpit.
Incident reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.
Unauthorized drone operations near airports and flights are illegal and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Post-flight inspections by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or collision.
The plane was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely. No injuries were reported.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach for landing at JFK Airport Monday morning. The drone struck just above the cockpit.
Incident reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.
Unauthorized drone operations near airports and flights are illegal and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Post-flight inspections by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or collision.
The plane was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely. No injuries were reported.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach for landing at JFK Airport Monday morning. The drone struck just above the cockpit.
Incident reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.
Unauthorized drone operations near airports and flights are illegal and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Post-flight inspections by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or collision.
The plane was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely. No injuries were reported.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach for landing at JFK Airport Monday morning. The drone struck just above the cockpit.
Incident reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.
Unauthorized drone operations near airports and flights are illegal and can result in fines, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Post-flight inspections by both JetBlue and the FAA found no evidence of damage or collision.
The plane was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely. No injuries were reported.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach for landing at JFK Airport Monday morning. The drone struck just above the cockpit.
Incident reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Why is there a drone at the airport?
@GTO11 cause israel trying anything to false flag us
God put the drone dweeb in jail
@BrooklynUser499849001 no recreational flies 3000 feet Foo 😑
Why is a drone flying near any airport ??
@statenislandUser2165007006 israel
The sad part is it probably was a government drone, and thankfully, that plan landed safe because God forbid they take accountability for anything🤬
@baldkittylickit you some sort or government boot licker or sum? 🤨
Why is there a drone at the airport?
@GTO11 cause israel trying anything to false flag us
God put the drone dweeb in jail
@BrooklynUser499849001 no recreational flies 3000 feet Foo 😑
Why is a drone flying near any airport ??
@statenislandUser2165007006 israel
The sad part is it probably was a government drone, and thankfully, that plan landed safe because God forbid they take accountability for anything🤬
@baldkittylickit you some sort or government boot licker or sum? 🤨
Why is there a drone at the airport?
@GTO11 cause israel trying anything to false flag us
God put the drone dweeb in jail
@BrooklynUser499849001 no recreational flies 3000 feet Foo 😑
Why is a drone flying near any airport ??
@statenislandUser2165007006 israel
The sad part is it probably was a government drone, and thankfully, that plan landed safe because God forbid they take accountability for anything🤬
@baldkittylickit you some sort or government boot licker or sum? 🤨
Why is there a drone at the airport?
@GTO11 cause israel trying anything to false flag us
God put the drone dweeb in jail
@BrooklynUser499849001 no recreational flies 3000 feet Foo 😑
Why is a drone flying near any airport ??
@statenislandUser2165007006 israel
The sad part is it probably was a government drone, and thankfully, that plan landed safe because God forbid they take accountability for anything🤬
@baldkittylickit you some sort or government boot licker or sum? 🤨
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Why is there a drone at the airport?
@GTO11 cause israel trying anything to false flag us
God put the drone dweeb in jail
@BrooklynUser499849001 no recreational flies 3000 feet Foo 😑
Why is a drone flying near any airport ??
@statenislandUser2165007006 israel
The sad part is it probably was a government drone, and thankfully, that plan landed safe because God forbid they take accountability for anything🤬
@baldkittylickit you some sort or government boot licker or sum? 🤨