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Helicopter pilot reports 2nd near miss with remote-controlled plane near JFK
ABC7 New York • • business
Key Points:
- A helicopter pilot reported nearly colliding with a large remote-controlled plane near John F. Kennedy Airport, marking the second close call involving unmanned aircraft that day.
- Earlier, a JetBlue flight was struck by a drone at around 3,000 feet during its approach to JFK, but the plane landed safely with no damage reported.
- The FAA and FBI are investigating the drone strike, amid increasing concerns as the FAA receives over 100 monthly complaints about unauthorized unmanned aircraft in restricted airspace.
- Aviation experts emphasize the dangers posed by drones near airports, noting drones lack transponders and can be difficult to detect, increasing the risk of accidents.
- Flying drones near airports is a federal crime with penalties up to $100,000, and the FBI urges the public to report unsafe drone activity via 1-800-CALL-FBI.
