United Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark Airport
The F.A.A. is investigating a near-collision between a United Airlines flight and a drone during its approach to Newark Airport.
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📍 How it ended
A United Boeing 737 MAX 9 nearly collided with a drone during its final approach to Newark Airport. The pilot reported that the aircraft came within 100 feet of the drone.
The F.A.A. investigated the encounter, but the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 12d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A United Airlines plane narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while landing at Newark Airport. Coverage from The New York Times, CNN, NJ.com, and Yahoo News Canada emphasizes that the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) has launched an investigation into the incident.
Future developments depend on the results of the F.A.A. investigation into the drone encounter.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 22d ago.
Quick answers
Which airline was involved in the incident?
United Airlines.
Where did the encounter take place?
Near Newark Airport during the plane's landing.
Who is investigating the event?
The F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration).
Coverage (10)
- Drone nearly hits United Airlines passenger jet landing in Newark, pilot says WCVB · 22d ago
- United Airlines Plane Spots Drone During Landing News12 | New Jersey · 22d ago
- United Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark Airport Yahoo · 22d ago
- United Boeing 737 MAX 9 Came Within 100 Feet Of A Drone On Final Approach To Newark Simple Flying · 22d ago
- Hear it: Newark-bound United pilot declares, “We almost hit a drone” NBC New York · 22d ago
- United Airlines Plane Spots Drone During Landing News12 | New Jersey · 22d ago
- United jet has close call with drone near Newark Airport NJ.com · 22d ago
- F.A.A. Investigates Drone Encounter at Newark Airport The New York Times · 22d ago
- Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says CNN · 22d ago
- United Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark Airport Yahoo News Canada · 22d ago
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