FAA Probes Reported Close Call Between JetBlue Jet And Small Plane
The FAA opened an investigation after JetBlue Flight 1256 reported a close call with a small plane near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday, June 1, 2026, at about 6:15 p.m. Central.[1]
Air traffic control audio captured a controller calling the small-plane pilot "insane" and warning other traffic on the tower frequency.[1] JetBlue told controllers the plane was "turning towards us," with only a few hundred feet of altitude separation and about one mile of lateral distance, officials said.[1]
The FAA said required separation was maintained, both JetBlue flights involved landed safely, and the second aircraft was not communicating with air traffic control.[1] The agency has not identified the small plane's origin or intentions and said it will investigate the incident.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. Central on Monday, June 1, 2026, near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- JetBlue flight 1256 reported a nearby small plane “turning towards us,” with only a few hundred feet of altitude separation and about one mile lateral distance
- Air traffic control audio captured the controller calling the small-plane pilot “insane” and warning other traffic about the aircraft
- The FAA said required separation was maintained, both JetBlue flights landed safely and the second aircraft was not communicating with ATC
- The FAA has opened an investigation into the incident and has not yet identified the small plane’s origin or intentions
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