FAA Investigates United Airlines Drone Strike Report Over San Diego
Federal aviation officials are currently investigating a report from a United Airlines pilot who claimed that the aircraft encountered a drone while approaching San Diego International Airport. The incident occurred on a flight from San Francisco International Airport, with the pilot reporting the sighting to air traffic controllers after the aircraft landed safely. The pilot described the drone as red and heading west, estimating the encounter at approximately 3,000 feet. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noted the sighting occurred at 4,000 feet, which exceeds the legal altitude limit for drones. Despite the alarming report, a post-flight inspection revealed no damage to the Boeing 737. The FAA has alerted other pilots in the vicinity, but no further drone sightings have been reported.