A JetBlue aircraft struck a drone while on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York on Monday morning (29). The incident will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
What happened during the approach to JFK in New York
According to the agency, the pilot of JetBlue flight JetBlue 948, arriving from Las Vegas and operated by an Airbus A321ceo, reported a collision with a drone as the aircraft was on final approach to the airport. At the time, the plane was at around 3,000 feet (approximately 914 metres) altitude. The event was recorded at about 07:15 local time.
Flight details: JetBlue 948 and the Airbus A321ceo
The FAA said the report was made by the pilot of JetBlue 948, a service inbound from Las Vegas, with the flight operated using an Airbus A321ceo.
Post-landing checks and the FAA investigation
After landing, the aircraft underwent an inspection, which found no damage resulting from the impact. The FAA stated it will open an investigation to establish the circumstances of the occurrence. The agency did not release details on the type of drone involved or the conditions under which the device was being operated.
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