A JetBlue Airways pilot reported making contact with a drone while operating near John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. According to officials, the aircraft landed safely, and a subsequent post-flight inspection revealed no damage to the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the incident. This event marks the most recent instance in a series of reported near-misses involving commercial aircraft and drones operating in the airspace. The FAA confirmed that the JetBlue pilot reported the drone strike occurred at an altitude of nearly 900 meters around 7:15 AM.
During the approach, the pilot communicated, “We are clear for landing, 13 remaining.”
This incident follows closely on the heels of another reported close call. Just days prior, a United Airlines pilot reported nearly colliding with a drone while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The consistent reports of drone activity near major hubs across the region have prompted increased scrutiny from aviation authorities.
The FAA continues to monitor the airspace to ensure the safety of commercial flights entering the busy corridor of the New York metropolitan area. The agency has stressed its commitment to investigating all such incidents to mitigate future risks posed by unauthorized drone operations near critical infrastructure.
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