"The pilots aboard United flight 1980 reported the strike prior to arriving at San Diego International Airport around 8:30 a.m. The airline said the flight landed safely and the 48 passengers deplaned without interference."
"According to ATC Air Traffic Control, the pilot told SAN air traffic control that they 'hit a drone probably at around 3,000 feet.' The pilot described the drone as 'small' and 'red.'"
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Southern California experienced a possible drone strike before landing at San Diego International Airport. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. with 48 passengers on board. The pilots reported hitting a small, red drone at approximately 3,000 feet. Following the landing, a maintenance check confirmed that there was no damage to the aircraft, and all passengers deplaned without any issues.
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