United Airlines reported on Wednesday that a Boeing 737 flying from San Francisco to San Diego may have experienced an in-flight collision with a drone near San Diego prior to landing. United Airlines stated that Flight 1980 landed safely, with all 48 passengers and six crew members disembarking normally. A maintenance team subsequently conducted a comprehensive inspection of the aircraft but found no signs of damage. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was aware of the report and is investigating, while emphasizing that drones must not operate above 400 feet without authorization. According to audio recordings cited by the New York Post, the suspected collision occurred at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet (about 914 meters) during the aircraft's approach phase, with pilots describing the object as "red" and "glowing." This incident comes amid growing concerns from U.S. aviation safety regulators over multiple close-call events.
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