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United Airlines pilot reports drone strike near San Diego airport
Original: San Francisco International United Airlines pilot reports drone strike on approach to San Diego International Airport, FAA says
A United Airlines pilot flying into San Diego International Airport reported that a drone struck the aircraft during the approach, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight had departed from San Francisco International Airport. Federal officials are expected to review the report, which highlights growing safety concerns around drones operating near commercial air traffic corridors.
Why now: Drone strikes on commercial aircraft are rare and raise immediate air safety concerns.
United AirlinesFederal Aviation AdministrationSan Diego International AirportSan Francisco International Airport
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- San Francisco International United Airlines pilot reports drone strike on approach to San Diego International Airport, FAA says · ABC7 Los Angeles
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