JetBlue Flight 948 Reports Drone Strike at 3,000 Feet on Approach to JFK Airport
The FAA has confirmed that the crew of JetBlue Flight 948 reported a suspected drone strike at approximately 3,000 feet while on final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday, June 29, 2025, at around 7:15 a.m. local time. A post-flight inspection of the aircraft found no damage. The FAA has opened an investigation into the incident.
Highlights
- JetBlue Flight 948 crew reported a suspected drone collision at approximately 3,000 feet on final approach to JFK Airport on June 29, 2025, at around 7:15 a.m. local time.
- A post-flight inspection of the aircraft found no damage following the reported drone strike.
- The FAA has opened a formal investigation into the incident and considers all current details preliminary.
- U.S. authorities are actively working to identify the unauthorized drone operator involved in the near-airport incident.
- Unauthorized drone flights near airports are illegal under U.S. law and can carry civil and criminal penalties.
JetBlue Flight Reports Suspected Drone Strike on Approach to JFK; FAA Launches Investigation
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an official statement confirming that the flight crew of JetBlue Airlines Flight 948 reported a suspected collision with a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The incident occurred on Monday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m. local time.
According to the FAA statement, a post-flight inspection of the aircraft conducted after landing revealed no damage. The FAA has since opened a formal investigation into the incident. The agency noted that anyone seeking additional information should contact JetBlue directly.
The FAA also emphasized that all details currently available are preliminary and subject to revision as the investigation progresses.
The incident once again highlights the serious aviation safety risks posed by drones operating in airspace near airports. Under U.S. regulations, flying a drone in the vicinity of an airport without proper authorization is illegal and can result in significant civil and criminal penalties. Authorities are actively working to identify the operator of the drone involved in the incident.
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