- A United Airlines flight carrying 106 passengers and five crew members had a close call with a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday.
- The pilot of the Boeing 737, arriving from Key West, Florida, reported nearly striking a circular drone, approximately three feet wide, flying about 100 feet below their aircraft.
- Around the same time, a pilot on a United Express flight also reported spotting a drone at approximately 2,000 feet while approaching Newark.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which occurred around 5:20 p.m.
- Drone activity near airports is a growing concern, with the FAA receiving over 100 reports monthly, and flying drones near aircraft or airports is illegal, carrying potential fines and criminal charges.
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