LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Drone-safety debates have inflamed after a pilot reported having a close encounter with a remote-controlled device at 4,000 feet while navigating a Southwest Airlines flight to LAX. The plane was making its final descent into the Los Angeles airport Sunday when the pilot reported the close call, according to audio obtained by NBC News.
NEWS Drone Scare For LAX-Bound Flight Reignites Safety Debate
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