Drone came dangerously close to Alitalia jet landing in New York . Report appeals for pilot 's help in finding the drone 's owner . If they are going to fly within three miles of an airport , they have to let air traffic controllers know . Drone was about three - feet wide with four legs , report says . Radio communications indicate pilot crashed drone on Monday morning .
Drone came dangerously close to Alitalia jet landing in New York . Report appeals for pilot 's help in finding the drone 's owner . Drone was about three - feet wide with four legs , report says . Radio communications indicate pilot crashed drone on Monday morning .