JetBlue Flight 1112 Narrowly Avoids Midair Collision with US Air Force Tanker Within 5 Miles Near Venezuela
JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao to JFK narrowly avoided a midair collision with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela, passing within five miles at the same altitude.
Overview
- JetBlue Flight 1112, en route from Curaçao to New York City's JFK airport, narrowly avoided a midair collision with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela.
- The JetBlue pilot halted the aircraft's ascent to prevent impact, reporting the military plane crossed its path directly in front of them at the same altitude.
- The US Air Force tanker passed within five miles of the commercial JetBlue flight, creating a dangerous near-miss situation in the Caribbean airspace.
- The Federal Aviation Administration had previously issued warnings to U.S. aircraft, advising caution in Venezuelan airspace due to potential midair collision risks.
- The incident occurred amidst heightened US military anti-drug-trafficking efforts in the Caribbean, with JetBlue reporting the near collision to federal authorities.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on reporting the facts of the incident as described by those involved and seeking official responses. They attribute strong language to the sources, rather than using it themselves, and provide relevant context without editorializing, ensuring a balanced presentation of the event.
"The JetBlue flight from Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path."
ABC News"The JetBlue pilot expressed frustration over the incident, stating it was "outrageous" that the military plane crossed their path without its transponder turned on."
CBS News"The JetBlue flight had just left from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao and halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker."
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