JetBlue flight hits drone while landing at JFK: Officials
A JetBlue flight reported striking a drone while landing at JFK, sparking an FAA investigation.
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A JetBlue flight encountered a drone while landing at JFK Airport. The incident was reported by the pilot and is under investigation by the FAA. Coverage emphasizes the potential danger of drones to commercial aviation.
Major outlets including NBC News, WSJ, USA Today, FOX 5 New York, Bloomberg.com, ABC7 New York, CNN, and ABC News are reporting the incident. The FAA is investigating the collision. Coverage does not yet specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or any impact on passengers.
The incident highlights growing concerns about drone safety in airspace. Watch for updates on the FAA's investigation. Coverage does not yet specify whether the drone was identified or if the operator has been located.
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Quick answers
What happened to the JetBlue flight?
The JetBlue flight reported striking a drone while landing at JFK Airport.
Is the FAA involved?
Yes, the FAA is investigating the incident.
Which outlets are covering this story?
Major outlets including NBC News, WSJ, USA Today, FOX 5 New York, Bloomberg.com, ABC7 New York, CNN, and ABC News are reporting the incident.
Coverage (14)
- JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says Reuters · 4h ago
- Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight Landing at Kennedy Airport, Pilot Says The New York Times · 4h ago
- Flight Tracker Animation Shows Path of JetBlue Plane Following Alleged Drone Collision Report Yahoo · 4h ago
- Possible Collision Between JetBlue Jet And Drone At JFK Airport Forbes · 4h ago
- JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport BBC · 5h ago
- FAA investigates reported drone strike on JetBlue flight landing at JFK Gothamist · 5h ago
- JetBlue flight collides with drone in New York NBC News · 6h ago
- JetBlue Pilot Reports Striking Drone at New York’s JFK Airport WSJ · 6h ago
- Possible drone collision with JetBlue jet under FAA investigation USA Today · 6h ago
- JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA FOX 5 New York · 6h ago
- JetBlue Pilot Says Drone Hit Plane on Landing at New York’s JFK Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport in NYC ABC7 New York · 6h ago
- JetBlue pilot reports striking drone while landing at JFK International Airport CNN · 6h ago
- JetBlue flight hits drone while landing at JFK: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 6h ago
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