one United Airlines Flights from san francisco It was reported that it was hit by a drone at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters above Santiago on Wednesday afternoon. The reports have not been confirmed by the FAA, air traffic control or United Airlines, but an audio from air traffic control is circulating on social media in which pilots can be heard announcing that a drone had struck the flight.
Mirror The Washington Times reported that the flight involved in the accident was UAL Flight 1980, a Boeing 737. The flight was originally bound for San Diego International Airport from San Francisco.
In the audio, which has been shared on the ATC app, the pilot can be heard informing ground control about the collision after landing. There have been no reports of any injuries or damage.
“Ground 1980, do you know where Broadway Robin is near runway 27?” the pilot said. “We hit a drone,” the pilot can be heard saying in the audio. “About – probably around 3,000 feet.”
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The object in question has not yet been identified, although reports suggest the plane was likely struck by a drone. In the audio, the pilot can be heard saying it was a “small red object” that the pilot could not clearly identify.
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“It’s too small,” the pilot said in the audio. “I can’t tell. It’s red. It’s shiny.”
Here’s the viral audio:
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 reportedly struck a drone near San Diego at 3,000 ft; unconfirmed reports say no injuries or damage after landing.){kind=link}