Airbus A321 Lands Safely at JFK After Drone Contact, FAA Confirms Safety Checks

The pilot of an Airbus A321 that had departed from Las Vegas reported a drone strike at approximately 3,000 feet while on final approach to JFK, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. EDT, the agency confirmed.

According to the airline, the flight landed without incident, passengers deplaned normally, and the aircraft was removed from service for a post‑flight inspection that found no damage or evidence of collision.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages John F. Kennedy International Airport, was not immediately available for comment.

The incident follows a United Airlines flight that encountered a drone during its descent into Newark Liberty International Airport earlier in the week, according to media reports.

An FAA advisory cautions that drones must not operate near airports, warning that it can be difficult for pilots to see and avoid them while flying.

The FAA notes it receives more than 100 drone‑sighting reports near airports each month and stresses that unauthorized operators can face fines or jail time.

“We want to send a clear message that operating drones around airplanes, helicopters, and airports is dangerous and illegal,” the FAA said.

Source link