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JetBlue flight from Las Vegas hits drone before landing at JFK

A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. Near-miss with commercial aircraft.

Occurred 2026-06-29

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  1. FOX5: JetBlue hits drone near JFK · https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/06/29/jetblue-flight-las-vegas-hits-drone-before-landing-jfk-airport-new-york/

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What happened in JetBlue flight from Las Vegas hits drone before landing at JFK?
A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. Near-miss with commercial aircraft.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 29, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Has anyone responded to JetBlue flight from Las Vegas hits drone before landing at JFK?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of JetBlue flight from Las Vegas hits drone before landing at JFK?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18

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Last reviewed 2026-07-18

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