Drone strike scare at JFK Airport as JetBlue pilot reports impact at 3,000 feet

A reported drone strike near JFK Airport triggered a safety alert after a JetBlue pilot said the aircraft hit a drone just above the cockpit while turning toward the landing path at about 3,000 feet. According to air traffic audio referenced by CNN, the pilot reported the impact as the plane was configured for landing. Despite the incident report, the aircraft landed safely at around 7:21 a.m. local time. JetBlue confirmed that passengers disembarked normally and said a post-flight inspection found no evidence of damage or collision. The airline stated it would assist relevant investigations and reiterated that safety is its first priority. Air traffic control cleared the flight for landing shortly after the report was communicated. No injuries were mentioned in the account, and the FAA investigation was implied in the wider reporting context.