Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleErin KellerSaturday 27 June 2026 17:36 BSTU.S Plane Almost STRUCK by Drone Above 2500 ft; Crew Takes Swift Action To Avoid Mid-Air CollisionA 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.In fullUnited Airlines flight has near-collision with drone while landing at Newark AirportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in