Overview
- The pilot of JetBlue Flight 948 reported the aircraft was struck about 3,000 feet above the coastline while on final approach and the Airbus A321 landed safely Monday morning.
- JetBlue removed the plane for a post‑flight inspection that found no damage or evidence of a collision before the aircraft returned to service.
- The FAA has launched an official probe into the crew’s report and is working with investigators to verify whether a drone was present at the time and location the crew described.
- A preliminary source told reporters investigators found no damage and no corroborating drone activity at the reported time and place, leaving the incident’s details disputed as the inquiry continues.
- The episode follows a recent near‑miss at Newark and highlights that the FAA receives more than 100 airport‑area drone reports each month while detection and operator‑attribution tools remain limited, raising pressure for stronger local enforcement or better tracking technology.