United Airlines plane spots drone during landing
The pilot stated that the drone was approximately 100 feet below the plane and was not hit during landing.
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United Airlines flight 1513 had a near run-in with a drone while landing in Newark.
The FAA stated that the event occurred around 5:20 p.m. Friday.
The pilot stated that the drone was approximately 100 feet below the plane and was not hit during landing.
United officials say that 106 passengers and 5 crewmembers were on board. No one was injured.
The FAA added that they receive more than a hundred drone sighting reports near airports monthly, and want to remind the public that operating drones near airports is illegal and dangerous.
