The Korean Air A380 Explosion and JetBlue A321 Incident
The JetBlue aircraft had just landed at JFK after a flight from Bridgetown, Barbados. However, the force of the engine explosion on the Korean Air A380 propelled debris into the air, impacting the left cockpit window of the JetBlue A321. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the cockpit or on the ground, and flights continued safely after the incident.
FAA Investigation Underway: Incident Reported to the Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was notified of the incident, and the event was recorded in the FAA’s Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) database. An investigation by the FAA is expected to follow. Further details about the incident will likely emerge as the FAA’s inquiry progresses.
The incident occurred on December 5, 2024, at approximately 7:20 PM local time (UTC 12:20). Korean Air Flight KE85 had safely arrived at JFK from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul. The JetBlue Airbus A321, registered as N948JB and equipped with IAE V2500 engines, was a 9.7-year-old aircraft.
Meanwhile, the Korean Air A380, registered as HL7621 and powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, was 11.9 years old.
Similar Incidents: Rising Safety Concerns in Aviation
This event adds to a growing list of recent safety concerns in aviation. For instance, an American Airlines Boeing 787 sustained severe damage after a cargo container struck its engine during a flight from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare. Additionally, on October 29, 2024, an Air India Boeing 777-200 narrowly avoided a collision with cargo containers at JFK Airport.
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