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April 29, 2026

It was red and shiny! Boeing hit a mysterious object at 900 meters

United Airlines plane reported a collision with an unknown object at an altitude of 900 meters. No injuries, but the mystery remains.

It was red and shiny! Boeing hit a mysterious object at 900 meters

TL;DR

  • A United Airlines flight (1980) reported hitting an unidentified flying object, suspected to be a drone.
  • The incident occurred during the approach to San Diego at an altitude of about 900 meters.
  • The pilot described the object as small, red, shiny, and difficult to identify.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was notified, and other pilots in the area were alerted.
  • The aircraft landed safely without any reported damage or injuries to the 48 passengers and six crew members.
  • The nature of the object remains unclear, raising questions about airspace safety.

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