United pilot reports midair drone scare
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Federal aviation officials are investigating a United Airlines pilot's report that his aircraft reportedly struck a drone.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
A United Airlines flight reported a midair collision between the plane and what appeared to be a drone near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego.