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United Airlines flight from San Francisco to San Diego reportedly strikes ‘red, shiny’ drone
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to San Diego reportedly struck a drone near San Diego, with reports citing the aircraft hitting a drone at about 3,000 feet on approach and landing safely. The Hill notes United Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike prior to arrival, and the flight landed without incident. The Washington Times and New York Post provide similar claims of a drone strike at 3,000 feet, but state that U.S. authorities had not independently confirmed the incident at publication. The Hill’s account emphasizes a safe landing and deplaning, while other outlets frame it as an alleged collision awaiting verification.
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United Airlines flight from San Francisco to San Diego reportedly strikes ‘red, shiny’ drone
A United Airlines flight reportedly struck a drone midair over San Diego early Wednesday, according to social media posts. The Boeing 737, identified as Flight 1980 from San Francisco, hit the object at roughly 3,000 feet during its approach, according to an air traffic control recording shared on X . United Airlines.
United Airlines flight reportedly hits drone at 3,000 feet over San Diego
A United Airlines Boeing 737 reportedly struck a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach to San Diego on Wednesday, according to air traffic control audio first reported by The Mirror . The incident had not been independently confirmed by United Airlines , the FAA or other major outlets as of publication.
United Airlines flight reports possible collision with drone near San Diego
A United Airlines flight reported a midair collision between the plane and what appeared to be a drone near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our.