A JetBlue flight reported hitting a drone while approaching New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday. The pilot of the Airbus A321, which had departed from Las Vegas, reported the strike at approximately 3,000 feet altitude while on final approach.
Incident Details
The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. EDT, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight landed without incident, customers deplaned normally, and the plane was removed from service for a post-flight inspection, which found no damage or evidence of a collision.
The FAA said it receives more than 100 drone-sighting reports near airports monthly. It warned that unauthorized drone operators could face fines or jail time. “We want to send a clear message that operating drones around airplanes, helicopters, and airports is dangerous and illegal,” the FAA said.
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