# United pilot reports almost hitting drone while landing at Newark Airport

> NEWARK. , New Jersey (WABC) -- There was a frightening close call at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday. A United pilot called to the control tower warning that the jet almost hit a drone.

- **Source:** [Abc7ny](https://abc7ny.com/post/united-pilot-reports-almost-hitting-drone-landing-newark-airport/19392069/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a402f66d2e4a413fa9a339a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a402f66d2e4a413fa9a339a

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