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United Airlines flight almost hit drone at Newark Airport
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A United Airlines Boeing 737 nearly collided with a drone while landing at Newark Airport on Friday around 4:20 p.m., according to the FAA.
- The drone, described as circular and about three feet wide, was approximately 100 feet below the plane during its descent.
- Another pilot reported seeing the same drone at about 2,000 feet near Newark, indicating multiple sightings of the unmanned aircraft.
- The flight, carrying 106 passengers and 5 crew members from Key West, landed safely with no injuries, and United Airlines confirmed the incident in a statement.
- The FAA is investigating the event and warned that unauthorized drone operations near airports can lead to fines, criminal charges, and jail time due to the potential safety risks.
