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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Air traffic control audio captures moment United Airlines flight strikes mystery drone

A United Airlines flight reportedly collided with a “shiny, red” drone while descending towards San Diego International Airport.

On Wednesday (29 April) United Flight 1980, carrying 48 passengers and six crew members, struck a drone which was hovering near the airport as it was 3,000ft in the air.

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