{"id":2601,"date":"2026-06-30T07:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2601"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:36:53","slug":"jetblue-plane-collides-with-drone-mid-air-near-jfk-airport-pilot-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2601","title":{"rendered":"JetBlue Plane Collides With Drone Mid-Air Near JFK Airport, Pilot Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>A commercial JetBlue plane collided with a drone while trying to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday, according to a pilot.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2599\">Watch A Gun-Range Officer Halt Some Hollywood Antics On The Spot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A pilot reported that the drone struck the airliner mid-air while the plane approached to land at JFK, according to air traffic control audio. The flight between Las Vegas and New York landed without incident and all passengers aboard safely exited the aircraft, JetBlue said in a statement obtained by NBC News. There was no damage or indications of a collision following an inspection, according to the airline. <strong>(RELATED: Small Plane Slams Into Beijing\u2019s Tallest Skyscraper)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSafety is JetBlue\u2019s first priority, and we will assist with any relevant investigations,\u201d JetBlue said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe pilot of JetBlue Airlines Flight 948 reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet altitude while on final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport around 7:15 a.m. local time on Monday, June 29. A post-flight inspection did not reveal any damage to the aircraft,\u201d The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2597\">Florida: 1 Woman Dead After 3 Alligator Interactions Get Violent In Span Of Week<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust quickly, I couldn\u2019t talk to approach, but we collided with a drone back there in the turn,\u201d the pilot said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou said you collided?\u201d the air traffic controller asked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYep, it hit us right right above the cockpit,\u201d the pilot replied. <strong>(RELATED: 8 Dead In \u2018Unsurvivable\u2019 B-52 Crash, Air Force Official Says)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2595\">REPORT: 10-Year-Old Accused Of Shooting Baby In Head Execution-Style<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p>The incident is under investigation by the FAA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A commercial JetBlue plane collided with a drone while trying to land at John F. 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