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JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Max Rego and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through the Federal Aviation Administration or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News.
A recent incident involving a drone and a commercial airliner has been reported by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Details of the event are limited, but it is known that a JetBlue Airways pilot was approaching the airport when the incident happened. The pilot reported striking a drone during this time. Further information about the incident can be found through the Federal Aviation Administration or other news sources, such as KTSM 9 News.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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