COA United Airlines flight narrowly avoided colliding with a drone during its approach to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The pilot reported seeing a drone pass very close to the aircraft, approximately 100 feet below it, during the descent on June 27. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed it received a report of the possible drone sighting and has launched an investigation into who operated the device and how it entered restricted airspace. United Airlines stated the plane landed safely with all 106 passengers and five crew members disembarking normally. This incident occurs amid growing concerns over unauthorized drone activity near airports and critical infrastructure in the U.S., with the FAA receiving over 100 monthly reports of such sightings. The FAA emphasized that operating drones in restricted areas poses serious safety risks and can lead to legal penalties.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of an aviation incident involving a drone near an airport, with no overtly biased language or emphasis on any particular political perspective. It includes quotes from the pilot and mentions the FAA’s response but does not take a stance on regulatory policies,
