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Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 27, 2026
· 3 min read
By Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza, Elise Hammond, CNN
(CNN) — A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey on Friday, its pilot said, the latest in a string of recent aviation incidents heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
“We almost h...
Key takeaway ” The flight’s crew reported seeing the drone while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport at about 5:20 p.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the near collision occurred in New Jersey, El Paso residents should be aware of the growing concern of drone usage in controlled airspaces. The Federal Aviation Authority's reported 100 drone sightings a month near US airports is a stark reminder that this issue is not isolated to one region. As El Paso's own airport and surrounding airspace continue to see increased traffic, the risk of similar incidents occurring locally cannot be ignored. The fact that drones are prohibited in controlled airspaces or near manned aircraft without official permission suggests a need for stricter enforcement and public education on responsible drone usage. El Pasoans who own drones or plan to purchase one should familiarize themselves with local regulations and restrictions to prevent such hazardous situations from arising in their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza, Elise Hammond, CNN
(CNN) — A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey on Friday, its pilot said, the latest in a string of recent aviation incidents heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
“We almost h...
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