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JetBlue Plane Strikes Drone Near Major U.S. Airport
A JetBlue flight reported a mid-air collision with a drone near a major American airport. The pilot said the object struck the aircraft just above the cockpit. No injuries were reported.
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A JetBlue aircraft struck a drone in flight near a major American airport, according to the pilot's account. The pilot stated that the object hit the plane directly above the cockpit. The incident occurred during approach or departure operations at the airport. No injuries to passengers or crew were reported. The aircraft continued operations after the reported contact.
Airport and aviation authorities are examining the event.
Details on the drone's operator or origin have not been released.
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