Pilot narrowly avoids ‘midair collision’ with US air force plane near Venezuela

A JetBlue passenger plane took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with a US Air Force aircraft flying with its transponder turned off near Venezuela. The incident occurred during the flight's ascent, raising significant safety concerns as the military aircraft crossed its path, complicating air traffic control communications.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela. The pilot reported that the military aircraft crossed his path during ascent, leading to a halt in the flight's climb to prevent a potential disaster.

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao narrowly avoided a midair collision with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker near Venezuela on December 14, 2025. The pilot reported that the military aircraft crossed his path, complicating the flight's ascent and raising significant safety concerns.

A JetBlue flight departing from Curaçao narrowly avoided a midair collision with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuela. The incident raised concerns as the tanker reportedly did not have its transponder activated, complicating air traffic control communications.