The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation into a JetBlue Airways flight that reportedly struck a drone as it approached New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday. The FAA said the pilot of the Airbus A321 taking off from Las Vegas reported a collision at about 3,000 feet during the final approach.
According to U.S. regulators, the incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The airline said: "The flight landed smoothly and passengers disembarked normally. The aircraft has been grounded for post-flight inspection, and no damage or signs of collision were found during the inspection."
Monday's incident came days after media reports said a United Airlines flight also encountered a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, another New York City airport, on Friday.
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According to the FAA's announcement, drones should not be flown near airports. The advisory warns that it will be difficult for pilots to detect and avoid drones in flight.
The FAA says it receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings near airports each month. The agency warned that unauthorized drone operators could face fines or jail time.