'We Hit a Drone' — JetBlue Pilot's Chilling Report Over JFK
As drones become more and more popular and affordable, it’s a thought that’s occurred to many: Are they a threat to air traffic?
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'We Hit a Drone' — JetBlue Pilot's Chilling Report Over JFK By Bob Hoge | 4:00 PM on June 29, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Drone in the trees. (Credit: Unsplash/Jason Mavrommatis) As drones become more and more popular and affordable, it’s a thought that’s occurred to many: Are they a threat to air traffic?Most recreational drones can’t get nearly high enough to interfere with a commercial jet’s flight path, but when planes are taking off or landing, they’re certainly vulnerable. Such fears came true on Monday morning at John F. Kennedy Airport when a pilot aboard a JetBlue flight arriving from Las Vegas reported that they’d smacked into a drone when they were at about 3,000 feet.
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