JetBlue Pilot Reports Near Mid-Air Collision with US Military Plane
Update: 2025-12-14
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JetBlue Pilot Reports Near Mid-Air Collision with US Air Force Tanker: A Close Call Off Venezuelas CoastA JetBlue pilot recently shared a harrowing experience of a near mid-air collision with a US Air Force refueling tanker. The incident occurred as JetBlue flight 1112 was ascending towards JFK airport, with the military aircraft passing within two to three miles at the same altitude. The pilot reported that the tanker had its transponder off, making it invisible to their systems. The incident happened near Venezuela, where the US military has been conducting operations. JetBlue has reported the incident to federal authorities, and the Pentagon has been contacted for comment. This close call underscores the importance of all aircraft, particularly military ones, operating with transponders active to prevent such dangerous situations.
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