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2020011
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29 Jan 20
1100
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A319
(CAT)
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Unk Obj |
5110N 00015W
5nm W Gatwick
2000ft
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Gatwick CTR
(D)
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The A319 pilot reports that they were at a busy phase of the
flight, configuring for landing, the Captain was flying and the NHP spotted
the drone. There was NOTAM’d drone activity,
and this was broadcast on the ATIS, so the Captain first thought that was
what had been spotted. However, this drone was positioned on the centreline
for RW26L and passed overhead the aircraft.
They reported it to ATC. The
drone was square in shape and he was unable to identify if it had propellers,
it was white with a black underbelly and looked plastic because the sun was
reflecting from it.
Reported Separation: 1000ftV/ 0m H Reported Risk of Collision: Medium
A Gatwick Investigation reports that the A319 pilot reported seeing a drone when on
5.5nm finals. There was known drone
activity operating at 2nm south-east at the time and this information was broadcast
on the ATIS. Drone command investigated and found no evidence of a drone in
that area. |
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: 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
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2020012
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2 Feb 20
1354
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EMB 190
(CAT)
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Unk Obj
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5132N 00036E
Southend-on-Sea
FL85
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London TMA
(A)
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The EMB 190 pilot reports that a drone was sighted to the south of
SODVU whilst on a heading instructed by ATC. Having been cleared to climb to FL110
from FL80, while passing FL85 the First Officer spotted a 'grey' drone to the
right-hand side of the aircraft. The drone was reported to ATC and the crew continued
as per ATC’s initial instruction.
Reported Separation: 500ft V/<0.5nm H Reported Risk of Collision: Low
The NATS Swanwick Investigation reports that the EMB 190 pilot reported passing a
drone when passing FL85 in the climb, grey in colour, 5nm south of SODVU. The
pilot subsequently reported this as an Airprox. The controller attempted to
obtain further information relating to the sighting. Subsequent aircraft in
the vicinity were advised of the report, however there were no other
sightings. Safety Investigations reviewed the radar at the time the pilot of the
EMB 190 reported the sighting, however, no radar contacts were visible. |
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: 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
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2020021
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17 Feb 20
1832
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B757
(CAT)
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Unk Obj
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5348N 00134W
SE Leeds Bradford
2300ft
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Leeds CTR
(D)
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The B757 pilot reports that he was on final approach to RW32 at
Leeds Bradford, it was dark and there was a 34kt crosswind and showers in the
vicinity. They were underneath a main
cloud layer when it became apparent that there was an event taking place in
Leeds city centre. It was to the right
of the aircraft as they made their approach and he could make out a Ferris
wheel and lots of bright lights.
Focusing on monitoring the approach there appeared to be fireworks or
bright flashing lights to his right where the event was taking place. He
looked right and noticed a single red light hovering above the event, which
he believed to be a drone. It was
hovering at an altitude of somewhere between 500ft and 1000ft. He estimated that it was between 500-1000ft
away from his aircraft. On landing he
reported the drone sighting to ATC.
Reported Separation: 500-1000ft H
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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: 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
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2020023
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23 Feb 20
1239
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Q400
(CAT)
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Unk Obj
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5321N 00156W
12nm E Manchester
5000ft
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Daventry CTA
(D)
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The Q400 pilot reports on first contacting Manchester, they were
given information about a drone report from another pilot, in a different
location. A short time later a red
metallic drone was sighted to the left and below the aircraft, on a
reciprocal heading. The sighting was
over in a very short space of time and although it was very obvious all he
could identify was that it was a red metallic drone, he couldn’t see any
distinguishing features.
Reported Separation: 300ft V/ 150m H Reported Risk of Collision: None |
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: 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
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