Incident Overview
On Monday, a JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) Airbus A321 (EPA:AIR) operating from Las Vegas struck a drone while on final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The pilot reported the collision at approximately 3,000 feet altitude at about 7:15 a.m. Eastern Time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation, noting that drone operations are prohibited near airports and that pilots face difficulty detecting and avoiding drones during flight.
The aircraft landed safely and all passengers exited normally. JetBlue subsequently removed the aircraft from service for inspection; the inspection revealed no damage or any visible signs of impact. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates JFK, did not respond to requests for comment.
The incident follows a similar event on the preceding Friday, when a United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) flight encountered a drone while descending into Newark Liberty International Airport.
The article, authored by Jaiveer Shekhawat and published on 30‑06‑2026 at 12:20 a.m., cites Reuters as the source and notes that the piece was generated with AI assistance and reviewed by an editor.