United flight reports close call with drone just before landing in San Diego
Summary
A United Airlines flight reported seeing a drone close to their airplane while landing at San Diego International Airport. The plane landed safely, with no damage found, and authorities reminded people that flying drones near airports is illegal and dangerous.Key Facts
- United Flight 1980 from San Francisco saw a possible drone near it at about 4,000 feet altitude, roughly 1,000 feet above the drone.
- The flight landed safely with 49 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
- Maintenance checks found no damage to the plane after the incident.
- The FAA says drones must stay below 400 feet and flying them near aircraft or airports is illegal.
- Pilots report over 100 drone sightings near airports every month to the FAA, though collisions are rare.
- Past drone collisions have damaged aircraft, including firefighting planes and police helicopters.
- Drone operators caught flying illegally near airports can face criminal charges and jail time.
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