JetBlue plane collides with drone while landing at New York’s JFK airport

A JetBlue Airways pilot struck a drone while landing at John F Kennedy International Airport this morning.

The plane, which departed from Las Vegas, collided with the drone around 7.15am at about 3,000 feet as the aircraft was preparing to land at the New York City airport, according to the FAA.

‘We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,’ the pilot said in air traffic controller audio obtained by WABC.

The drone struck the plane right about the cockpit, but the pilot said they did not need help and could continue with the landing. 

A post-flight inspection did not reveal any damage to the aircraft, the FAA said, adding that it will investigate the matter.

A JetBlue spokesperson told the Daily Mail the plane landed normally and all passengers made it off safely. 

‘The flight landed without incident, customers deplaned normally, and the plane was removed from service for a post-flight inspection, which found no damage or evidence of a collision,’ the spokesperson said.

‘Safety is JetBlue’s first priority, and we will assist with any relevant investigations.’

It comes almost two months after a regional Delta Air Lines flight reported a small plane getting too close to the aircraft as it approach the busy NYC airport.

The air traffic controller warned the Delta pilot, who was flying the Endeavor Air jet, of a small person plane that was about 500 feet above them, according to WABC.

This is a developing story.