JetBlue Flight Reports Drone Collision During JFK Landing

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A JetBlue Airways flight experienced a potential drone collision while landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. when the pilot reported hitting a drone at approximately 3,000 feet during final approach. The Airbus A321, arriving from Las Vegas, landed safely just minutes later. JetBlue confirmed that passengers disembarked normally and the aircraft was inspected with no damage found. This incident could mark one of the first confirmed drone collisions with a commercial passenger aircraft in the U.S., prompting an investigation by the FAA. Drones are prohibited from flying near airports, yet the FAA receives about 100 sighting reports monthly.
Key Details: • Incident reported at JFK Airport on Monday, around 7:15 a.m. • Flight 948 was arriving from Las Vegas and landed safely at 7:21 a.m. • FAA is investigating the reported collision with a drone. • Drones are banned from flying near airports, and violators face severe penalties.