2019247
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12 Jul 19
1256
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B757
(CAT)
|
Drone
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5350N 00137W
1nm SE Leeds/Bradford
900ft
|
LBA CTR
(D)
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The B757 pilot reports at approximately 1.2nm prior to landing at
LBA RW32, a suspected drone was spotted.
It was in the hover, in the 11 o’clock, 100ft below their level. As their closure rate increased the object
dropped rapidly before darting off laterally, passing below and to the port
side of the aircraft.
Reported Separation: 100ft V |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
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2019249
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23 Aug 19
1701
|
A319
(CAT)
|
Drone
|
5603N 00304W
10nm Edinburgh
3400ft
|
Edinburgh CTA
(D)
|
The A319 pilot reports he was on the approach to Edinburgh when he
saw a black drone with 4 rotors pass 50 to 100m away. It passed by rapidly and no action was
possible.
Reported Separation: 0ft V/ 50-100m H Reported Risk of Collision: Very High
The Edinburgh Controller reports he was vectoring a number of aircraft
including the A319. At 1701 the pilot
reported that he had seen a drone on his right at 3400ft. the controller asked how close and was told
‘1 wingspan’. No further details were
passed, and the drone was not seen by any other pilots. |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
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2019250
|
26 Aug 19
1257
|
DA40
(Civ FW)
|
Drone
|
5210N 00042W
OLNEY VRP
2200ft
|
London FIR
(G)
|
The DA40 pilot reports in straight and level cruise when he saw a
silver and black quadcopter drone ahead and below them. He turned left to
avoid and the drone passed under the right wing.
Reported Separation: 300ft V/0m H Reported Risk of Collision: Medium |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
although safety had been reduced, there had been no risk of collision. |
C
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2019251
|
26 Aug 19
1207
|
GL6000S
(Civ Comm)
|
Unk Obj
|
5149N 00040W
Luton
4000ft
|
Luton CTA
(D)
|
The GL6000S pilot reports he was inbound to Luton when he saw a drone
moving west to east at around 4000ft on 12nm final RW08. The drone was black
and appeared to have some sort of light source at the front. The size was
difficult to judge but best estimate was 50cm by 50cm. It was estimated to
pass within 10ft of the aircraft. An
inspection after landing did not find any evidence of a strike.
Reported Separation: 0ft V/ 10ft H Reported Risk of Collision: NR
The Swanwick Controller reports that the GL6000S pilot reported that he had
seen a drone at 4000ft and almost hit it. He was 12nm final for RW08
Luton. The following aircraft did not
report seeing it. |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were such that they were unable to determine the
nature of the unknown object.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 5
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
|
2019258
|
28 Aug 19
1839
|
DHC-8
(CAT)
|
Unk Obj
|
5125N 00007W
Croydon
4400ft
|
London TMA
(A)
|
The DHC-8 pilot reports that he was following radar vectors when the
crew saw a white oval shape which did not look like a bird. The object did
not have any lights nor were any propellers noticeable or visible at the
height/speed at which the object passed. However, a marking was just
noticeable on each end of the oval object, believed to be black in colour.
Reported Separation: ~200ft/0m H Reported Risk of Collision: Medium |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were such that they were unable to determine the
nature of the unknown object.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 5
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
although safety had been reduced, there had been no risk of collision. |
C
|
2019259
|
01 Sep 19
1605
|
PA15
(Civ FW)
|
Drone
|
5126N 00209W
1nm N Corsham
2300ft
|
London FIR
(G)
|
The PA15 pilot reports he was beginning his descent towards his
destination airfield and as he passed though 2300ft he saw a white drone with
4 rotor arms pass down the left-hand-side of the aircraft, at a similar
altitude. It was about 200m from the
port wingtip of the aircraft.
Reported Separation: 0ft V/ 200m H Reported Risk of Collision: Medium |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
although safety had been reduced, there had been no risk of collision. |
C
|
2019260
|
12 Aug 19
1255
|
CL605
(Civ FW)
|
Unk Obj
|
5156N 00006W
Ardeley
3000ft
|
London FIR
(G)
|
The CL605 pilot reports that he was being vectored for the approach
at Luton when they saw a large red/orange drone ‘at the end of the left
wingtip’. The pilot commented that the only reason a collision did not occur was
because the aircraft had begun to turn left on to the base leg. Had this not
been the case it was believed that the drone would have impacted the front of
the aircraft or the left wing.
Reported Separation: 0ft V/<50yd H Reported Risk of Collision: High |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were such that they were unable to determine the
nature of the unknown object.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 5
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
|
2019261
|
01 Sep 19
1830
|
EMB170
(CAT)
|
Drone
|
5135N 00008E
Romford
3000ft
|
London TMA
(A)
|
The EMB 170 pilot reports he was conducting a SID when he visually acquired
a small drone half a mile ahead and 100ft below. The drone was difficult to distinguish
against the urban background and the apparent high closure rate left little
time for avoiding action. It was a
small consumer drone white with black or dark extremities and 4 rotors. It appeared to be either in a hover, or in
slow level flight aligned with their track.
Reported Separation: 100ft V/ 0m H Reported Risk of Collision: Low |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
|
2019262
|
29 Aug 19
0957
|
EMB175
(CAT)
|
Drone
|
5233N 00140W
Marston
5500ft
|
Daventry CTA
(A)
|
The EMB175 pilot reports descending from 6000ft to 5000ft when he saw
something flying towards them. Anticipating a bird strike, he followed the
flying
object
visually when he noticed it was a red and white drone flying opposite track. He
reported it to ATC control.
Reported Separation: ~200ft V/<1NM H Reported Risk of Collision: High |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
safety had been much reduced below the norm to the extent that safety had
not been assured. |
B
|
2019266
|
1 Sep 19
1705
|
B777
(CAT)
|
Drone
|
5127N 00047W
Binfield
6000ft
|
London TMA
(A)
|
The B777 pilot reports departing LHR 27L on a Compton 3G. As they
were levelling at 6000ft he observed a large grey drone pass slightly to the
left and below. It was square in appearance and quite close; there was no
time to avoid it.
Reported Separation: 200-300ft Reported Risk of Collision: Not reported. |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
safety had been much reduced below the norm to the extent that safety had
not been assured. |
B
|
2019267
|
05 Sep 19
1818
|
A320
(CAT)
|
Drone
|
5119N 00003E
3-4nm W BIG VOR
FL70
|
London TMA
(A)
|
The A320 pilot reports that they left the BIG hold on heading 270° at
FL70, suddenly the FO spotted a drone at the 11 o’clock position. He immediately reported it to the CMD, who
also saw the drone just a second later on his left. It was approximately 50m from the left wing
and 20m below. The colour was
difficult to describe in the sunset, but it seemed to be sliver-grey with a
red ‘spot’ (which could have been a reflection) on top. The CMD had the impression that there were
four landing aids attached to the underside of the drone. The FO reported the
incident to ATC.
Reported Separation: 20mV/ 50m H Reported Risk of Collision: High |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were sufficient to indicate that it could have been
a drone.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
|
2019275
|
14 Sep 19
0643
|
EMB145
(CAT)
|
Unk Obj
|
Dovestone Reservoir
5332N 00159W
4300ft
|
Manchester CTR
(D)
|
The EMB170 pilot reports he was on final for the Manchester ILS RW23
when a drone, or object, came within 5m of striking the aircraft. It passed
to the front right, slightly above 4300ft (approx. 2500agl). The object was dark in colour, and thought
to be a medium to large drone, there were no obvious lights and it appeared
to be stationary at the time. The sun
was low at the time and the Capt had the sun visor down, the FO spotted it
first and both crew members saw it as it went past.
Reported Separation: 5m H |
In the Board’s opinion the reported altitude and/or
description of the object were such that they were unable to determine the
nature of the unknown object.
Applicable
Contributory Factors: 5
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of
collision had existed. |
A
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