Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIsabel KeaneTuesday 30 June 2026 00:02 BSTJetBlue pilot reports striking drone as flight approached JFK AirportA JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday morning.The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. as the plane, arriving from Las Vegas, was flying at approximately 3,000 feet.Despite the collision, the aircraft landed safely, and a post-flight inspection found no evidence of damage.The pilot informed air traffic control that the drone had struck the plane just above the cockpit.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, as drone use is restricted near airports due to safety concerns.In fullJetBlue pilot reports hitting a drone as he was landing in New York CityThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in