tech
April 30, 2026
Commercial plane may have collided with a drone near US airport, according to pilot
A United Airlines Boeing 737, with 54 people on board, was involved in an unusual incident over the skies of California after reporting a possible impact with a drone while descending into San Diego airport.
TL;DR
- A United Airlines Boeing 737 reported a possible drone impact over California.
- The pilot spotted a small, red, bright object at approximately 900 meters (3,000 feet) altitude.
- This altitude significantly exceeds the legal limit for drone operation.
- The flight landed safely in San Diego with 54 people on board.
- No injuries or structural damage were found on the aircraft after inspection.
- The incident potentially violates FAA regulations on drone usage near airports.