JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
Summary
A JetBlue pilot said the airplane hit a drone while flying to land at JFK Airport in New York. The plane landed safely, and a check after the flight showed no damage. The FAA is investigating the event.Key Facts
- The JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone at about 3,000 feet altitude.
- The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. Eastern time near JFK Airport.
- The pilot said the drone struck the plane just above the cockpit.
- After landing, the plane was inspected and showed no damage or signs of collision.
- The FAA is investigating this drone strike incident.
- Just days earlier, a United Airlines pilot almost hit a drone near Newark Airport.
- The FAA gets over 100 reports of drones near airports each month, even though flying drones there without permission is illegal.
- The FAA warns that illegal drone flying near airports can lead to large fines and jail time.
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