FlightFollowerJetBlue Pilot Yells at ATC After Double Go-Around | Declares Low Fuel at JFK
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On April 12, 2025, JetBlue Airways Flight B61060, an Airbus A321 (N975JT), arriving from Kingston, Jamaica, to JFK Airport, New York, was instructed to go around twice—first due to a loss of separation and then due to wake turbulence. After the second go-around, the crew declared minimum fuel. During final communications, the pilot apologized for yelling at the controller.
Timeline
On April 12, 2025, JetBlue Airways Flight B61060, an Airbus A321 (N975JT), arriving from Kingston, Jamaica, to JFK Airport, New York, was instructed to go around twice—first due to a loss of separation and then due to wake turbulence.
1.
Development of the situation
After the second go-around, the crew declared minimum fuel.
2.
Response or continuation
During final communications, the pilot apologized for yelling at the controller.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
The aircraft landed safely on Runway 4R at 2:47 PM local time
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 12 Apr 2025
- Registration
- N975JT
- Aircraft
- A321
- Airports
- JFK (New York JFK)
- Category
- Emergency, Fuel, Go-around, Weather
- Reconstruction
- 6:40
The aircraft landed safely on Runway 4R at 2:47 PM local time
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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