JetBlue plane hits drone near JFK; FAA launches safety probe
Summary
A JetBlue passenger aircraft reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport, hours after a helicopter pilot reported a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane.
How coverage differs
- Center: Drone incident near JFK sparks FAA safety investigation Center outlets report that a JetBlue passenger aircraft reported hitting a drone while on approach to JFK International Airport, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch a safety investigation into the incident. They also note a separate helicopter pilot's report of a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane.
- Right: Multiple drone incidents near JFK raise airspace safety concerns Right-leaning outlets highlight the JetBlue plane's reported drone strike near JFK, linking it with a separate helicopter pilot's near-miss with a remote-controlled plane on the same day. They emphasize the potential dangers of such incidents to air safety.