JetBlue flight hits drone while landing at JFK: Officials

JetBlue aircraft on an airport tarmac, with its blue engine, wing, and landing gear visible.

A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The plane landed safely and the FAA said no damage was found during inspections. The agency will investigate the incident, it noted in its statement.

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