JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA
JetBlue pilot reports striking drone as flight approached JFK Airport
The pilot of JetBlue Airlines Flight 948 reported hitting a drone on Monday morning at around 3,000 feet altitude while approaching JFK Airport for landing, according to an FAA statement.
NEW YORK CITY - A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.
What we know:
According to a preliminary statement released by the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot of a JetBlue Airlines flight reported striking a drone at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet around 7:15 a.m.
An inspection of the aircraft upon landing revealed no damage to the plane.
JetBlue said the plane landed without incident, and that passengers were deplaned normally.
What we don't know:
It is currently unknown who was operating the drone in restricted airspace. The size, model, and current whereabouts of the drone involved in the reported strike have also not been released.
What's next:
The FAA has confirmed that it is launching a full investigation into the incident.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the FAA and JetBlue.