A JetBlue flight reportedly struck a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport for landing on Monday morning, according to federal officials. The incident involved JetBlue Airlines Flight 948, which departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Key Takeaways
JetBlue Flight 948 reported hitting a drone while approaching JFK Airport, according to federal officials. The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Monday at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet. The aircraft landed safely without any damage or evidence of collision found during inspection.
- JetBlue Flight 948 hit drone near JFK Airport
- Incident reported at 3,000 feet altitude around 7:15 a.m.
- Aircraft landed safely with no apparent damage
- FAA investigating the incident
- Unauthorized drone operations near airports are illegal
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Time | Broad Agreement | 7:15 a.m. EDT Monday | |
| Altitude Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Approximately 3,000 feet altitude | |
| Aircraft Damage | Broad Agreement | No damage or evidence of collision found during inspection. | |
| Faa Investigation | Broad Agreement | FAA investigating the incident and unauthorized drone operations near airports are illegal. |
Incident Time
Broad Agreement7:15 a.m. EDT Monday
Altitude Of Incident
Broad AgreementApproximately 3,000 feet altitude
Aircraft Damage
Broad AgreementNo damage or evidence of collision found during inspection.
Faa Investigation
Broad AgreementFAA investigating the incident and unauthorized drone operations near airports are illegal.
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The pilot reported striking the drone at an altitude of about 3,000 feet while on final approach around 7:15 a.m. local time. The aircraft landed without incident, and passengers deplaned normally. A post-flight inspection did not reveal any damage to the aircraft or evidence of a collision.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident. According to the FAA, unauthorized drone operations near airports are illegal, and operators who violate regulations may face significant civil penalties and criminal charges, including possible jail time.
The FAA receives more than 100 drone-sighting reports near airports monthly. This incident comes days after a United Airlines flight encountered a drone during its descent into Newark Liberty International Airport, another New York City-area airport. The FAA emphasized that operating drones around airplanes, helicopters, and airports is dangerous and illegal.
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