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United Flight Pilot Reported Drone Strike Near San Diego FAA Launches Investigation
International
Published on 30 April 2026
The plane landed safely but officials are checking evidence
Federal aviation officials are investigating a report from a United Airlines pilot that a Boeing 737 may have hit a drone near San Diego International Airport. The aircraft landed safely and no visible damage was found, but the incident is prompting renewed scrutiny over unmanned aircraft operating near controlled airspace and busy airports.
- FAA is investigating a possible drone strike report by a United pilot
- The Boeing 737 was approaching San Diego International Airport
- No visible damage was reported after the safe landing
- The case underscores rising drone risk concerns near airports
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