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Drone Near Plane Sparks Safety Alert
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A United Airlines flight narrowly avoided disaster when a drone buzzed dangerously close during its descent at Newark Liberty Airport—prompting a safety alert and underscoring a rising crisis: the FAA logs over 100 drone sightings near airports monthly. Flying drones in controlled airspace is illegal, and violators face steep fines or even jail time. Thankfully, Flight 1513 landed safely with no injuries, but the incident serves as a chilling reminder that reckless drone use endangers lives—and regulators are determined to enforce the rules.
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