Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says
A United Airlines flight reportedly encountered a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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The brief
A pilot reported a near-collision with a drone during the approach to Newark Airport. The aircraft was in the process of landing when the encounter occurred, with reports noting the drone was positioned beneath the flight path.
Coverage from The Independent, New York Post, WLWT, ABC7 New York, and Yahoo emphasizes the pilot’s account of the incident. Specific reports mention the drone was observed approximately 100 feet below the aircraft.
Future updates will depend on official investigations into the drone's origin and operator. Coverage does not yet specify whether flight operations at the airport were disrupted or if authorities have identified the source of the device.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred during a landing at Newark Airport.
How close was the drone to the aircraft?
Reports from the pilot indicate the drone was approximately 100 feet below the plane.
Has the drone operator been identified?
Coverage does not yet specify the identity or location of the drone operator.
Coverage (5)
- United Airlines plane narrowly misses drone while landing at major US airport The Independent · 13h ago
- United Airlines flight almost hit drone ‘100 feet below us’ in scary near-collision at Newark Airport New York Post · 13h ago
- Drone nearly hits United Airlines plane landing in Newark, pilot says WLWT · 13h ago
- United pilot reports almost hitting drone while landing at Newark Airport ABC7 New York · 13h ago
- Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says Yahoo · 13h ago
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