United flight reports possible drone strike near San Diego
Key takeaways
- United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego.
- According to United, the Boeing 737 flight was headed from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, carrying 48 passengers and six crew members.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in its own statement to NewsNation that it is aware of the report and is investigating.
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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 maintenance team found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft, United said in a statement to The Hill s sister network NewsNation.
According to United, the Boeing 737 flight was headed from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport, carrying 48 passengers and six crew members.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in its own statement to NewsNation that it is aware of the report and is investigating. The agency said drones cannot be flown at elevations higher than 400 feet without authorization.