|
2020043
|
28 May 20
1410
|
FA20
(Civ Com)
|
Drone
|
5046N 00154W
2nm W Bournemouth
700ft
|
Bournemouth CTR
(D)
|
The FA20 pilot reports that on crew-in ATC were responding to calls
of a drone being flown at 2500ft at 2.5nm from the threshold of RW08 at
Bournemouth. All airfield departures and recoveries were temporarily ceased
and the Police helicopter was launched in order to conduct an inspection.
After conducting a search of the area, the helicopter reported that the
approach path appeared to be clear. No further drone sightings were reported
and normal airfield movements resumed. An uneventful departure was flown.
On
recovery a runway inspection was being conducted, which necessitated a join
into the circuit to delay the approach. During the finals turn, at
approximately 700ft and 2NM, a quadcopter drone was seen passing down the
right-hand side of the aircraft at approximately 200ft laterally and 300ft
vertically above. This was immediately reported to ATC who passed the
information to company traffic. The aircraft was recovered without further
incident.
Reported Separation: 300ft V/ 70m H Reported Risk of Collision: High
The Bournemouth Radar Controller reports that at 1410Z they were advised by the Tower
controller that the FA20 pilot had reported a drone at 2.5nm final for RW08 at
approximately 1500ft. The FA20 had completed the first approach without
incident and was completing a visual circuit to land at the time of the drone
encounter. This was the second drone incident of the day in the same location
with the first being by a Shadow at around 1200Z [Airprox 2020046]. |
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, 7
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
|
|
2020046
|
28 May 20
1207
|
Shadow
(HQ Air Ops)
|
Drone
|
N5046 W00155
Bournemouth
800ft
|
Bournemouth CTR
(D)
|
The Shadow pilot reports that, while on the procedural ILS approach
into Bournemouth for RW08, a drone was observed by the PNF. The drone passed
100ft below the aircraft and was identified as a medium-sized (2ft diameter),
white,
quadcopter
similar to a DJI Phantom. The crew elected to go around and, whilst in the
hold, managed to acquire the drone briefly using an onboard camera. This
information was passed to ATC and local police forces. After 30 minutes the
crew had no further sightings and ATC allowed the crew to complete an approach
to land. There were no further sightings of the drone.
Reported Separation: 100ft V/0m H Reported Risk of Collision: Very High
The Bournemouth investigation reports that this was one of two drone encounters on
the same day in the same area [cross-refer Airprox 2020043]. Specialist
equipment on board the aircraft reporting the encounter was able to identify
the type of drone as a Phantom Quadcopter. Initial investigations have
discovered that this type of drone is provided with a Geo Zone map offering
guidance to users on safe areas to fly, restriction zones and prohibited
areas. This map has been found to be inaccurate with regards to restriction areas
in the vicinity of the airport. Contact has been made with the company in a
bid to rectify this situation and to assist in prohibiting such drones from
lifting within the notified FRZ in the future. |
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
|
|
2020049
|
31 May 20
1958
|
EC145
(PSNI)
|
Unk obj
|
N5500 W00720
Londonderry
1700ft
|
Scottish FIR
(G)
|
The EC145 pilot reports that he was flying in an orbit on a tasking
when a fast-moving drone was spotted 300-500ft below the aircraft and within
500m. The drone remained in the vicinity of the helicopter for 5-10min and
the pilot then lost sight of it.
Reported Separation: 300-500ft V/500m H Reported Risk of Collision: NR
The Belfast/Aldergrove ATC Watch
Manager reports that the pilot did
not report the event to Aldergrove ATC, either on the RT at the time of the
event, or later by telephone. No tracks were observed on the radar at the
time and place of the reported Airprox. |
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: 4, 8
Risk: The Board considered that the pilot’s overall account
of the incident portrayed a situation where
normal procedures and/or safety standards had applied. |
E
|