United pilot reports almost hitting drone while landing at Newark airport

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.

The United pilot was landing at the time and wasn't alone. Another pilot reported seeing the small drone a couple of thousand feet in the air.

Luckily the plane landed safely and there were no injuries.

"United flight 1513 reported a potentialdrone sighting prior to arriving in Newark. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate," a statement from United said.

Operation of a drone near an airport is prohibited.

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