SFO United pilot reports possible drone strike over San Diego, FAA says
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Key Points:
- A United Airlines pilot reported hitting a drone while landing at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday morning, according to federal aviation officials.
- The incident occurred at approximately 4,000 feet, which is well above the legal altitude limit for drones.
- The pilot of Flight 1980 from San Francisco notified air traffic controllers after safely landing the Boeing 737.
- A postflight inspection by United Airlines found no damage to the aircraft.
- Air traffic control alerted other pilots in the area, but no other drone sightings were reported.
