The crew reported an airborne object near the path to the runway at JFK.

The MD-88 plane, which had 159 people on board, was able to land safely.

The FAA said the drone was seen near the right wing at 1,700 feet.

The pilot did not take any evasive action.

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Cooling towers for Units 3 and 4 are seen at Plant Vogtle, operated by Georgia Power Co., in east Georgia's Burke County, May 29, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/AJC/TNS)

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