JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning - MyNorthwest.com

JetBlue says the FAA is investigating a reported drone strike as one of its planes approached JFK for landing Monday morning. The agency said the pilot of JetBlue Flight 948 reported striking a drone at about 3,000 feet (914 meters) around 7:15 a.m. as the aircraft crossed the coastline. The Airbus A321 had been flying overnight into New York from Las Vegas, and the flight landed safely without additional help. JetBlue stated that all passengers deplaned normally, the aircraft was removed from service for inspection, and the airline found no damage or evidence of a collision after the post-flight check. The pilot told air traffic control, via a quote reported by ATC.com, that the drone hit “right above the cockpit.” The FAA noted drones are generally allowed below 400 feet (122 meters), but it restricts airspace around airports and events such as the World Cup.