JetBlue Pilot Reports Drone Collision During Landing at JFK Airport

A JetBlue pilot reported a collision with a drone while landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on June 29, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 AM at an altitude of around 3,000 feet. The flight, which had originated in Las Vegas, landed safely without requiring additional assistance. The aircraft was inspected after landing, and no damage or evidence of a collision was found, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has initiated a full investigation into the incident. Just days prior, a United Airlines pilot reported a near-miss with a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, coming within 100 feet of the drone. The FAA noted that it receives over 100 reports of drone sightings near airports each month and emphasized that operating drones around aircraft and airports is illegal and dangerous.