Passenger jet reports striking drone approaching JFK airport to land
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A JetBlue Airways flight reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while descending toward John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning. The aircraft landed safely, and post-flight inspection revealed no damage from the encounter. The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would investigate the incident.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize the pilot's firsthand account and communication, and some contextualize the incident within the recent pattern of drone encounters at major U.S. airports.
Moderate: Centrist outlets emphasize the safe outcome and lack of damage, prioritizing the fact that the aircraft landed safely despite the reported encounter.
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A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport on Monday, and just hours later, a helicopter pilot alerted a close call with a remote-control plane near the same airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the first incident that happened as a JetBlue plane passed through 3,000 feet (914 metres) Monday morning while it was crossing the coastline. The plane landed safely in New York without any additional help, and no damage was found when...