US EditionUnited Flight From San Francisco to San Diego Reports Drone Close Call Near Arrival
The aircraft landed safely with 48 passengers and 6 crew on board, and maintenance found no damage as the FAA investigates.
- On Wednesday, United Flight 1980, a Boeing 737 carrying 54 people, reported a possible drone strike while approaching San Diego International Airport at approximately 3,000 feet and landed safely.
- Federal Aviation Administration regulations prohibit operating drones above 400 feet or within restricted airport airspace; the incident occurred well above this mandated limit.
- The pilot described the object as "small," "red," and "shiny" during approach, and United Airlines officials confirmed their maintenance team "found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft."
- FAA spokesman Chris Mullooly confirmed the agency is investigating the reported incident, which resulted in no injuries during the aircraft's safe landing.
- While confirmed midair collisions between planes and drones remain rare, reports of close encounters have increased in recent years, driving ongoing safety concerns around unauthorized drone activity near airports.
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United Flight Reports DRONE STRIKE at 3,000 Feet—FAA Probe…
A United Airlines Boeing 737 carrying 54 people encountered a suspected drone at 3,000 feet while approaching San Diego International Airport Wednesday morning, triggering federal safety concerns about illegal drone operations in controlled airspace.Close Call During Final ApproachFlight 1980 was executing its base leg approach to San Diego International Airport when the pilot spotted a small, shiny red object during descent. The encounter occur…
United Airlines Pilot Reports Possible Drone Strike While Cruising 3,000 Feet Over San Diego
The aircraft, which was carrying 48 passengers and six crew members at the time of the incident, landed safelyA stock photo of a United Airlines Boeing 737 approaching San Diego International AirportCredit: Kevin Carter/GettyNEED TO KNOWA United Airlines pilot reported that he'd possibly hit a drone shortly before landing at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday, April 29The aircraft, which was carrying 48 passengers and six crew members …
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