JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach to JFK airport
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported striking a drone while the aircraft was on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, according to aviation officials. The flight landed safely, and a post-flight inspection found no damage.The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into the incident. The FAA said the reported strike happened at an altitude of nearly 3,000 feet, or about 900 metres, at around 07:15 EDT, which is 11:15 GMT. Air traffic control audio recorded the pilot saying the aircraft had collided with a drone during the turn toward landing.In the recording, the pilot also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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