FAA probes close call between JetBlue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport

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A JetBlue aircraft triggered a collision-avoidance alert near Fort Lauderdale Airport after another plane entered its airspace without communicating with air traffic control, prompting an FAA investigation. The onboard system detected the threat and alerted the crew to the nearby aircraft, which had apparently lost radio contact. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about communication breakdowns in busy airspace and raises questions about backup safety protocols when planes go dark to controllers.