United Airlines flight reports striking drone on approach to San Diego International Airport
NBC 7 San Diego • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines Flight 1980, a Boeing 737, reported striking a drone while preparing to land at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday morning.
- The flight took off from San Francisco International Airport at 7:14 a.m. and landed safely in San Diego before 8:30 a.m. with 48 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
- Despite the reported drone strike at around 3,000 feet, the aircraft was thoroughly inspected by maintenance and found to have no damage.
- Communication between the flight crew and air traffic control indicated the drone was small, red, and shiny, but the crew was not overly concerned about the incident.
- Passengers deplaned normally, and no injuries or disruptions were reported following the drone strike.
