A United Airlines flight reportedly struck a drone midair over San Diego early Wednesday — as the pilot’s alarming message to air traffic control surfaced online.
The Boeing 737, identified as flight 1980 from San Francisco, hit the object at roughly 3,000 feet, according to an air traffic control recording posted to X.
The pilot is heard saying the aircraft “hit a drone,” describing it as small, red and shiny. No injuries have been reported.
The reported incident has sparked concern online, with questions over how a drone could reach that altitude.
United Airlines did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
