'We Hit a Drone' — JetBlue Pilot's Chilling Report Over JFK
'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. 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.
- ▪'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.
- ▪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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'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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