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JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Max Rego and The Hill , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· June 29, 2026
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through the Federal Aviation Administration or other sources, including KXAN, which initially reported the story. An incident involving a drone and a commercial airliner has been reported at John F.
An incident involving a drone and a commercial airliner has been reported at John F. Kennedy International Airport. A JetBlue Airways pilot encountered the drone while landing at the airport on Monday morning.
The Federal Aviation Administration is aware of the incident, which involved the JetBlue flight striking the drone. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that it occurred during the plane's approach to the airport.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Federal Aviation Administration or other sources, including KXAN, which initially reported the story.
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Category: News ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories ·
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