United Pilot reports drone collision California

Published
May 01, 2026
Location
San Diego, California
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash San Diego California in San Diego, California: A United Airlines pilot reported encountering a drone thousands of feet in the air as the plane approached the airport in San Diego on May 1, 2026. The incident was confirmed via airport tower audio, and the pilot, Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley, a former Navy pilot, was interviewed.

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United Pilot reports drone collision California | LiveNOW from FOX

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