JetBlue Hits Drone Near JFK | San Antonio News

A JetBlue flight inbound to JFK at 7:15 AM narrowly avoided disaster when the pilot reported colliding with a drone at 3,000 feet—right above the cockpit. Though the plane landed safely in Vegas with no damage and no injuries, the incident underscores the serious risks of flying drones near airports. The FAA is investigating, with penalties up to $75,000 per violation—and possible criminal charges. The pilot’s chilling report on air traffic control serves as a stark warning: our skies aren’t safe unless drones stay out of them. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cf0035a648c1384