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JetBlue Near Miss: Drone Threat Grows | Durham News
A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas narrowly avoided disaster Monday morning when its pilot reported hitting a drone at 3,000 feet—just above the cockpit. Though the plane landed safely with no injuries, it was grounded for inspection. JetBlue found no physical damage, but the FAA is now investigating amid rising drone sightings near airports. With over 100 monthly reports, drones flying near restricted airspace pose a serious threat—violators face steep fines, license revocation, or confiscation. The FAA is stepping up efforts to keep skies safe as this growing risk continues to escalate…
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