Pilots and controllers have reported roughly 150 incidents this year in which drones flew close to airports or aircraft in the U.S., including a surge in such reports over the past several months, according to data released by the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday in response to records requests from The Wall Street Journal and other news organizations.
Most of the reports came from pilots of small private planes, helicopters and commercial airliners. Some pilots described near-misses, with drones coming within dozens of feet, a distance that amounts to a few seconds in aviation. In some cases, pilots had to take action to avoid the drones, the FAA said.
Manned aircraft normally should be at least 1,000 feet apart vertically and several miles apart laterally.
Many of the incidents occurred over New York City, some of the world’s most congested airspace. On Sept. 8, for example, three small commercial passenger jets, likely operated on behalf of major U.S. carriers, “reported a very close call” with a drone at about 1,900 feet as they approached La Guardia Airport in New York, according to the report.
Three weeks later, a passenger jet with about 65 seats arriving at La Guardia “almost hit” a red-yellow-and-black drone at 4,000 feet, the report said.
Over the first half of the year, pilots and controllers reported an average of about five drone sightings to the FAA a month. From July to October, they reported more than 31 on average each month.
The FAA partly attributed the increase to better awareness by pilots and improved reporting and record-keeping. “We saw a similar trend with lasers,” the FAA said. “As the agency worked to increase awareness of the risks of pointing lasers at airplanes, the number of reports increased significantly.”
The agency said it is working with industry, pilots and law enforcement “to build awareness of unmanned aircraft safety standards, laws and regulatory requirements and educate users on the safe operation of unmanned aircraft.” The agency said it has contacted some users who flew drones recklessly to teach them about FAA drone guidelines. In some cases, the agency said it has fined unsafe drone operators.
Technology has made drones smaller, cheaper and easier to fly in recent years, leading to a surge in their use. The FAA, meanwhile, has struggled to keep up.
The agency allows recreational drone flights, while urging users to stay below 400 feet and within view of the operator. The agency tells drone users to contact an airport if they plan to fly within five miles of it.
The FAA effectively bans commercial-drone use until it completes rules for the devices in the next several years. Still, many companies and entrepreneurs are using drones for their businesses anyway, including in farming, filmmaking and mining.
The drone industry has criticized the FAA for moving too slowly on drone regulations, saying the agency is stifling industry and creating an unsafe environment in which users don’t know which airspace is prohibited.
The FAA says it plans to gradually integrate the devices into U.S. airspace and is trying to balance the promise of the technology with its risk.
The FAA “has to get this right. They can’t be creating rules and then an accident occurs,” said Mark Rosenker, former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board who now runs an air-safety consulting firm. The rules “need to be right rather than rushed.”
Michael Drobac, executive director of the Small UAV Coalition, a drone trade group, said the lack of current rules is part of the problem: “We need to get safety right, but to do that, we need to get clear rules.”
On July 29, the pilot of a 99-seat American Airlines Group Inc. jet told the FAA that a yellow drone heading in the opposite direction “passed just underneath the aircraft” about 4,000 feet over New York.
The same day, a California National Guard helicopter reported a drone 30 feet away while flying about 1,300 feet over Sacramento, Calif.
Some incidents threatened wide-body aircraft, such as the Air China Boeing Co. 777 with more than 300 seats that reported seeing a drone about 4,000 feet above Santa Monica, Calif., in September.
But many of the reports came from pilots of small private planes that fly at lower altitudes. On Oct. 9, the pilot of a twin turboprop plane reporting seeing a drone about 1,400 feet above Madison, Miss.
Authorities notified local police, who discovered a local football team was using the drone to record its game. “They lost control of the [drone] and it deviated into controlled airspace,” the report said.
Mr. Rosenker, formerly of the NTSB, said drones can significantly damage aircraft if they are ingested by a jet engine or if they strike the glass of a cockpit window. “With the proliferation comes an increased threat,” he said. “Lots of bad things can happen when you start flying these devices around airports.”
- Source: http://online.wsj.com
Drone Sightings
Pilots and air-traffic controllers are increasingly spotting drones flying near airports and aircraft. The data below show the drone sightings the Federal Aviation Administration received so far this year.
Durham, N.C.
Feb. 22, 2014
2102Z:
AFTER LANDING AT RDU, PILOT REPORTED SEEING A POSSIBLE UAV 7-10 NM NNW
OF RDU AT 2500.
THE PILOT REPORTED THE UNKNOWN OBJECT GETTING WITHIN A FEW HUNDRED YARDS
OF HIS AIRCRAFT. THE UNKNOWN OBJECT APPEARED TO HAVE A TWO TO THREE
FOOT WING SPAN, FLYING STRAIGHT AND LEVEL AT A GOOD RATE OF SPEED.
FALCON DATA REVIEWED.
2022Z: A PRIMARY TARGET DEPARTED 8NC8 (LAKERIDGE) NW BOUND, NO ALTITUDE
READOUT, SPEED INDICATING 60 KTS.
2023Z: THE PRIMARY TARGET MERGES WITH AIRCRAFT, TRAFFIC WAS ISSUED BY
ATC, AND THE TARGET CONTINUES ON A NW BOUND HEADING.
2117Z: THE PRIMARY TARGET CIRCLES THE 8NC8 AIRPORT THEN APPEARS TO LAND.
2/22/14
21:02 durham north carolina2102z: after landing at rdu, pilot reported
seeing a possible uav 7-10 nm nnw of rdu at 2500.
the pilot reported the unknown object getting within a few hundred yards
of his aircraft. the unknown object appeared to have a two to three
foot wing span, flying straight and level at a good rate of speed.
falcon data reviewed.
2022z: a primary target departed 8nc8 (lakeridge) nw bound, no altitude
readout, speed indicating 60 kts.
2023z: the primary target merges with aircraft, traffic was issued by
atc, and the target continues on a nw bound heading.
2117z: the primary target circles the 8nc8 airport then appears to land.
Anne Arundel, Md.
March 9, 2014
MARCH
9, 2014 AT 1600Z, THE PILOT OF N181FA, PA28 CALLED TO REPORT THAT AFTER
HE DEPARTED ANP AIRPORT ON MARCH 8, 2014 ABOUT 2357Z A QUAD COPTER
(COMMERCIAL DRONE) CAME REALLY CLOSE TO HIS AIRCRAFT WHILE HE WAS
CLIMBING OUT OF 1600'. PILOT STATED THAT WAS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION.
3/9/14
16:00 anne arundel marylandmarch 9, 2014 at 1600z, the pilot of n181fa,
pa28 called to report that after he departed anp airport on march 8,
2014 about 2357z a quad copter (commercial drone) came really close to
his aircraft while he was climbing out of 1600'. pilot stated that was a
very unsafe situation.
Tallahassee, Fla.
March 22, 2014
AT
1945Z PILOT REPORTED TO TLH TOWER THAT HIS AIRCRAFT ALMOST STRUCK A
REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFT 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF TLH AIRPORT AT 2300'
3/22/14
19:45 Tallahassee, Florida at 1945z pilot reported to the tower that his
aircraft almost struck a remote control aircraft 3 miles northeast of
the airport at 2300'
Everett, Wash.
April 1, 2014
A
pilot that was flying his personal aircraft just outside class D
airspace west of Paine Field Washington claimed he was at 2,500 feet MSL
approaching Paine Field when an unmanned helicopter passed by him at
his altitude within 200 feet laterally. I called Pain Field and they had
no knowledge of the unmanned helicopter. The pilot in the airplane
estimated the size of the helicopter to be around 3 feet.
4/1/14
0:00 everett washington a pilot that was flying his personal aircraft
just outside class d airspace west of paine field washington claimed he
was at 2,500 feet msl approaching paine field when an unmanned
helicopter passed by him at his altitude within 200 feet laterally. i
called pain field and they had no knowledge of the unmanned helicopter.
the pilot in the airplane estimated the size of the helicopter to be
around 3 feet.
Silver Lake, Mich.
April 6, 2014
PILOT
REPORTED A UAV 1/4 MILE EAST OF SILVER LAKE AT 2,300 FEET MSL. THE
UAV WAS REPORTED TO BE A HELICOPTER APPROXIMATELY 1 METER IN DIAMETER.
LOCAL LAW ENFORECMENT ADVISED.
4/6/14 0:00
silver lake michiganpilot reported a uav 1/4 mile east of silver lake
at 2,300 feet msl. the uav was reported to be a helicopter
approximately 1 meter in diameter. local law enforecment advised.
Cypress, Texas
April 8, 2014
On
08Apr14, a store customer observed a UA fall from the sky at an HEB
food store in Cypress, TX. The customer found the UAV lying on the
ground with a small camera attached. According to the SOI, no one has
been able to determine who the UA belongs to.
While Cypress, TX does not contain any MTSA-regulated facilities, this
city is located within the Sector Houston-Galveston AOR. This report is
the fourth such report on UAs in the past month for the AOR. The same
day of the UA discovery, there was a major traffic fatality accident
nearby on State Highway 290. It is possible that the UA could have been
used to obtain aerial photographs of the accident scene, which was a
major media event in the Houston area.
4/8/14
0:00 cypress texason 08apr14, a store customer observed a ua fall from
the sky at an heb food store in cypress, tx. the customer found the uav
lying on the ground with a small camera attached. according to the soi,
no one has been able to determine who the ua belongs to.
while cypress, tx does not contain any mtsa-regulated facilities, this
city is located within the sector houston-galveston aor. this report is
the fourth such report on uas in the past month for the aor. the same
day of the ua discovery, there was a major traffic fatality accident
nearby on state highway 290. it is possible that the ua could have been
used to obtain aerial photographs of the accident scene, which was a
major media event in the houston area.
Wheeling, Ill.
April 11, 2014
The
Cook County Police informed Regional Counsel that they were
investigating a crashed unmanned aircraft (UA) found on the property of
Tech-cor, in Wheeling, IL. The street address is 100 E. Palatine Rd.,
Wheeling IL. This is approximately 1/4nm from Chicago Executive Airport
(PWK). The UA was found by a Tech-cor guard on the business property
during morning rounds on Sunday 4/6/14. The aircraft appears to be a
Lumenier QAV540G quadcopter, with a first-person-view camera attached.
It had two broken propellers, but otherwise no apparent damage. There
was no additional camera for taking and/or storing imagery. There is no
other evidence to the cause of the crash. There is no evidence as to
what the purpose or mission of the UA was. This record is being closed
with no further action required
4/11/14
0:00 wheeling illinoisthe cook county police informed regional counsel
that they were investigating a crashed unmanned aircraft (ua) found on
the property of tech-cor, in wheeling, il. the street address is 100 e.
palatine rd., wheeling il. this is approximately 1/4nm from chicago
executive airport (pwk). the ua was found by a tech-cor guard on the
business property during morning rounds on sunday 4/6/14. the aircraft
appears to be a lumenier qav540g quadcopter, with a first-person-view
camera attached. it had two broken propellers, but otherwise no apparent
damage. there was no additional camera for taking and/or storing
imagery. there is no other evidence to the cause of the crash. there is
no evidence as to what the purpose or mission of the ua was. this record
is being closed with no further action required
Atlanta, Ga.
April 20, 2014
A
report of two men flying a UAS on short final to Runway 9R at 400' by
several airliners. After notification and discussion with ROC and the
tower supervisor, I advised Airports to contact local police. Tower
subsequently tasked Landside operations to investigate. No documentation
was received from Landside operations and only identification was that
it was a fixed wing a/c and there were two men in a white van. Police
did not show (were called off by Landside).
4/20/14
0:00 atlanta georgiaa report of two men flying a uas on short final to
runway 9r at 400' by several airliners. after notification and
discussion with roc and the tower supervisor, i advised airports to
contact local police. tower subsequently tasked landside operations to
investigate. no documentation was received from landside operations and
only identification was that it was a fixed wing a/c and there were two
men in a white van. police did not show (were called off by landside).
Griffin, Ga.
May 1, 2014
While
driving through Griffin, Georgia on 05-01-2014 at 1730 hours approx 1
mile east of 6A2 on Hill Street in between the intersections of Soloman
Street and Taylor Street, I observed an "octo-copter" type UAS vehicle
carrying a camera and operating directly over heavy traffic below the
height of the adjacent buildings lining the street. I also observed
several individuals at the intersection of Hill Street and Soloman
Street conducting filming operations on the ground as well. On
05-02-2014, I spoke with representatives from ASO-220 and FSDO-11 in
regards to any knowledge of this filming operations, in particular the
UAS operation. Both offices had no knowledge of such operation. I then
began to investigate as to whom may be filming in Griffin at this time. I
researched the Griffin Daily News website and located an article in
regards to a company by the name of Stalwart Films being in the area
filming the same week. I also researched the internet for a contact
number for Stalwart Films. Once I found a local contact number for
Stalwart Films, I proceeded to contact them in regards to the UAS
operation on 05-01-2014. I was given a name of [redacted] in production
to speak to. I contacted [redacted] and began to inquire to the UAS
operation. [redacted] denied that Stalwart Films was operating a UAS
type vehicle or "drone" as he mentioned for filming purposes but did
confirm they were filming in the same location as I observed the UAS
operation. I drove the same route on 05-03-2014 but did not observe any
filming type operations. On 05-05-2014 I overheard a report of a similar
type UAS operated on or about 05-03-2014 in the McDonough, Georgia area
in what appears to be the approach area for KATL. It was reported that
this aircraft may have been operating at an altitude of about 4000 ft. I
find it interesting that a similar type UAS aircraft operating in 2
areas relatively close in proximity in a time span of only a couple of
days. There is a concern as to the safety of the operation of this type
of UAS platform for the use of filming in what the FAA considers a
populated or urban area and lacking an evaluation by the FAA in regards
to the necessity of a Certificate of Authorization as per Notice
8900.227, effective 07-30-2013.
5/1/14
17:30 griffin georgiawhile driving through griffin, georgia on
05-01-2014 at 1730 hours approx 1 mile east of 6a2 on hill street in
between the intersections of soloman street and taylor street, i
observed an "octo-copter" type uas vehicle carrying a camera and
operating directly over heavy traffic below the height of the adjacent
buildings lining the street. i also observed several individuals at the
intersection of hill street and soloman street conducting filming
operations on the ground as well. on 05-02-2014, i spoke with
representatives from aso-220 and fsdo-11 in regards to any knowledge of
this filming operations, in particular the uas operation. both offices
had no knowledge of such operation. i then began to investigate as to
whom may be filming in griffin at this time. i researched the griffin
daily news website and located an article in regards to a company by the
name of stalwart films being in the area filming the same week. i also
researched the internet for a contact number for stalwart films. once i
found a local contact number for stalwart films, i proceeded to contact
them in regards to the uas operation on 05-01-2014. i was given a name
of [redacted] in production to speak to. i contacted [redacted] and
began to inquire to the uas operation. [redacted] denied that stalwart
films was operating a uas type vehicle or "drone" as he mentioned for
filming purposes but did confirm they were filming in the same location
as i observed the uas operation. i drove the same route on 05-03-2014
but did not observe any filming type operations. on 05-05-2014 i
overheard a report of a similar type uas operated on or about 05-03-2014
in the mcdonough, georgia area in what appears to be the approach area
for katl. it was reported that this aircraft may have been operating at
an altitude of about 4000 ft. i find it interesting that a similar type
uas aircraft operating in 2 areas relatively close in proximity in a
time span of only a couple of days. there is a concern as to the safety
of the operation of this type of uas platform for the use of filming in
what the faa considers a populated or urban area and lacking an
evaluation by the faa in regards to the necessity of a certificate of
authorization as per notice 8900.227, effective 07-30-2013.
Atlanta, Ga.
May 3, 2014
DAL1382
B752 DESCENDING OUT OF 040 FOR A VISUAL APCH TO RWY 27L REPORTED A UAV
OPERATING AT HIS ALTITUDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HIS AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT
DID NOT INDICATE THAT IT WAS A NMAC AS THE UAV CONTINUED TO OPERATE TO
HIS LEFT. THE UAV WAS DESCRIBED TO BE ABOUT FOUR FOOT SQUARE WITH 4 LEGS
AND BRIGHT LIGHTS.TRAFFIC WAS NOT ISSUED AS NO PRIMARY OR SECONDARY
RADAR RETURNS WERE VISIBLE ON THE RADAR SCOPE.
5/3/14
0:00 atlanta georgiadal1382 b752 descending out of 040 for a visual
apch to rwy 27l reported a uav operating at his altitude in close
proximity to his aircraft. the pilot did not indicate that it was a nmac
as the uav continued to operate to his left. the uav was described to
be about four foot square with 4 legs and bright lights.traffic was not
issued as no primary or secondary radar returns were visible on the
radar scope.
Sunrise, Fla.
May 4, 2014
SUNRISE,
FL : N5793J, AS355F1, REPORTED A NEAR MISS WITH A DRONE NE OF THE BBAND
T CENTER IN SUNRISE, FL. PILOT STATED THE DRONE WAS BEING OPERATED BY A
PEDESTRIAN ON THE GROUND. 5/4 1025Z
5/4/14
10:25 sunrise floridasunrise, fl : n5793j, as355f1, reported a near
miss with a drone ne of the bband t center in sunrise, fl. pilot stated
the drone was being operated by a pedestrian on the ground. 5/4 1025z
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
May 11, 2014
Report
of lost link by an aircraft being flown at the Space Florida flight
demonstration on May 11 that was recovered a mile from the demo site,
but no investigation was conducted.
5/11/14
0:00 kennedy space center floridareport of lost link by an aircraft
being flown at the space florida flight demonstration on may 11 that was
recovered a mile from the demo site, but no investigation was
conducted.
Detroit, Mich.
May 24, 2014
Detroit
Wayne ATCT (DTW) – Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 5:22 p.m. EDT: (SkyWest)
SKW4644/CRJ2 en route to Detroit, MI (DTW) reported seeing a remote
controlled aircraft at 1,600 feet on a three mile final for Runway 22R
at DTW. The pilot reported that the remote controlled aircraft came
very close to his aircraft.
5/24/14 17:22
detroit michigandetroit wayne atct (dtw) – saturday, may 24, 2014 at
5:22 p.m. edt: (skywest) skw4644/crj2 en route to detroit, mi (dtw)
reported seeing a remote controlled aircraft at 1,600 feet on a three
mile final for runway 22r at dtw. the pilot reported that the remote
controlled aircraft came very close to his aircraft.
New York, N.Y.
May 25, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEW YORK, NY/UAS INCIDENT/1930E/NEW YORK TRACON
ADVISED (VIA DEN) A UAS WAS RECOVERED BY NYPD AT APPROXIMATE 7:30 PM ON
SUNDAY, 25 MAY, NEAR CITI FIELD IN NEW YORK. THE UAS WAS CARRYING A
CAMERA AND HAD BEEN RECORDING DURING FLIGHT. NYPD REPORTEDLY REVIEWED
THE UAS'S CAMERA SD CARD AND NOTICED IT HAD LAUNCHED OUT OF FLUSHING
MEADOWS.
5/25/14 19:30 new york new
yorkprelim info from faa ops: new york, ny/uas incident/1930e/new york
tracon advised (via den) a uas was recovered by nypd at approximate 7:30
pm on sunday, 25 may, near citi field in new york. the uas was carrying
a camera and had been recording during flight. nypd reportedly reviewed
the uas's camera sd card and noticed it had launched out of flushing
meadows.
Charleston, W.Va.
May 25, 2014
This
bulletin is being provided for your situational awareness. At 23:57 on
25 May 2014 a drone was reported to be flying between 1000 and 2000 feet
and had a close call with a US Airways Regional Jet near Yeager Airport
in Charleston, WV. The drone was also spotted flying low over the
Charleston Area Medical Center Women’s and Children’s Hospital
helicopter pad. Updated information will be provided as if is received.
5/25/14
23:57 charleston west virginiathis bulletin is being provided for your
situational awareness. at 23:57 on 25 may 2014 a drone was reported to
be flying between 1000 and 2000 feet and had a close call with a us
airways regional jet near yeager airport in charleston, wv. the drone
was also spotted flying low over the charleston area medical center
women’s and children’s hospital helicopter pad. updated information will
be provided as if is received.
Manhattan, N.Y.
May 29, 2014
PILOT
REPORTED SIGHTING A POSSIBLE DRONE AT 5500 OVER THE SOUTH END OF
MANHATTAN. AIRCRAFT WAS INBOUND TO LGA. OBJECT WAS REPORTED AS BLACK 10
-15 FT WIDE, GULL WING.
5/29/14 0:00
manhattan new yorkpilot reported sighting a possible drone at 5500 over
the south end of manhattan. aircraft was inbound to lga. object was
reported as black 10 -15 ft wide, gull wing.
Los Angeles, Calif.
May 29, 2014
AIRCRAFT
1 AND AIRCRAFT 2 BOTH ON APPROACH TO RUNWAY 25L 20 MILE FINAL LAX
REPORTED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A "TRASH CAN SIZED" UAV OR R/C AIRCRAFT
EASTBOUND AT 6500. NO TARGETS OR PRIMARY RADAR RETURNS ON THE ACD. DEN
ADVISED
5/29/14 0:00 los angeles
californiaaircraft 1 and aircraft 2 both on approach to runway 25l 20
mile final lax reported what appeared to be a "trash can sized" uav or
r/c aircraft eastbound at 6500. no targets or primary radar returns on
the acd. den advised
Salt Lake City, Utah
May 29, 2014
While
flying in Salt Lake City Class B airspace today, the approach
controller gave us a traffic warning of "unkown type and altitude" that
popped up on radar about 1 mile in front of us. I spotted what I at
first thought was big, birthday-party sized Mylar balloon. As we got a
bit closer, it turned out to be a large-ish UAV with a flashing green
light one side. I didn't get close enough to spot what model, brand, how
many rotors, etc., but it was large enough to carry an SLR at least and
did have something hanging on it. The camera was busy shooting down
through the vertical port, so I didn't get a photo, and I didn't really
want to circle back to take a closer look. We were 1,200ft AGL, and it
was maybe 100ft above us, 6 miles South of Salt Lake International
Airport, and well inside the surface area of the Class B airspace.
5/29/14
0:00 salt lake city utahwhile flying in salt lake city class b airspace
today, the approach controller gave us a traffic warning of "unkown
type and altitude" that popped up on radar about 1 mile in front of us. i
spotted what i at first thought was big, birthday-party sized mylar
balloon. as we got a bit closer, it turned out to be a large-ish uav
with a flashing green light one side. i didn't get close enough to spot
what model, brand, how many rotors, etc., but it was large enough to
carry an slr at least and did have something hanging on it. the camera
was busy shooting down through the vertical port, so i didn't get a
photo, and i didn't really want to circle back to take a closer look. we
were 1,200ft agl, and it was maybe 100ft above us, 6 miles south of
salt lake international airport, and well inside the surface area of the
class b airspace.
Boston, Mass.
May 30, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: BOSTON, MA/UAS/1715E/MEDFLIGHT 2, SIKORSKY S76,
DEPARTING TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER, REPORTED A UAS AT 500 FEET. NO EVASIVE
ACTION TAKEN. UNKN IF LEO NOTIFIED.
5/30/14
17:15 boston massachusettsprelim info from faa ops: boston,
ma/uas/1715e/medflight 2, sikorsky s76, departing tufts medical center,
reported a uas at 500 feet. no evasive action taken. unkn if leo
notified.
Dulles, Va.
June 1, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS/1413E/DULLES TWR ADVISED UNITED
967, B763, REPORTED A GOLD /BRONZE COLORED 4 ENGINE HELICOPTER TYPE UAS
AT 1,800 FEET 5 N IAD. UNITED 967, ON FINAL RWY 19L, REPORTED UAS 100
FEET BELOW AND 100 FEET TO RIGHT OF ACFT. FLIGHT OPERATION NOT AFFECTED.
FAIRFAX CO SHERIFF AVIATION NOTIFIED AND WILL LAUNCH.
6/1/14
14:13 dulles virginiaprelim info from faa ops: washington,
dc/uas/1413e/dulles twr advised united 967, b763, reported a gold
/bronze colored 4 engine helicopter type uas at 1,800 feet 5 n iad.
united 967, on final rwy 19l, reported uas 100 feet below and 100 feet
to right of acft. flight operation not affected. fairfax co sheriff
aviation notified and will launch.
Virginia Beach, Va.
June 9, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA/UAS INCIDENT/1855E/MILITARY
REDHAWK 710, H60, REPORTED AN ORANGE AND WHITE SQUARE SHAPED UAS APPROX
6-8 FEET DIAMETER AT 1,300 FEET 4 E VIRGINIA BEACH. NO CONFLICTS
REPORTED.
6/9/14 18:55 virginia beach
virginiaprelim info from faa ops: virginia beach, va/uas
incident/1855e/military redhawk 710, h60, reported an orange and white
square shaped uas approx 6-8 feet diameter at 1,300 feet 4 e virginia
beach. no conflicts reported.
Miami, Fla.
June 10, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: MIAMI, FL/UAS INCIDENT/0828E/ASO ROC REPORTED THAT
AN INDIVIDUAL WAS APPREHENDED AT 0828E WHILE OVERFLYING A SMALL UAS OVER
THE US DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA (400 N MIAMI
AVE, MIAMI, FL). MIAMI-DADE PD RESPONDED TO SCENE, ISSUED A VERBAL
WARNING BUT DID NOT ARREST INDIVIDUAL. PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW
VIA E-MAIL.
6/10/14 8:28 miami
floridaprelim info from faa ops: miami, fl/uas incident/0828e/aso roc
reported that an individual was apprehended at 0828e while overflying a
small uas over the us district court for the southern district of
florida (400 n miami ave, miami, fl). miami-dade pd responded to scene,
issued a verbal warning but did not arrest individual. personal
information will follow via e-mail.
Savannah, Ga.
June 16, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FAA OPS: SAVANNAH, GA/UAS INCIDENT/1047E/SAVANNAH ATCT ADVISES
N792CD, CIRRUS SR20, AT 2,100 FEET REPORTED UAS AT 500 FEET 2-3 NW SAV.
JETBLUE 841, A320, AT 1,700 FEET REPORTED UAS AT 700-1200 FEET. BOTH
ACFT PASSED DIRECTLY OVERHEAD. UAS TOP WHITE APPROX 5 FT LONG.
6/16/14
10:47 savannah georgiaprelim info faa ops: savannah, ga/uas
incident/1047e/savannah atct advises n792cd, cirrus sr20, at 2,100 feet
reported uas at 500 feet 2-3 nw sav. jetblue 841, a320, at 1,700 feet
reported uas at 700-1200 feet. both acft passed directly overhead. uas
top white approx 5 ft long.
Charleston, S.C.
June 19, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA WOC: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA/UAS REPORT/6-11
1434E/EXPRESS JET 5740, CRJ2, REPORTED WHITE UAS, 4 FT WINGSPAN ON 6
MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 15 AT 1,100 FEET. 500 FEET SEPARATION MAINTAINED,
NO ACTION REQUIRED.
6/19/14 14:34
charleston south carolinaprelim info from faa woc: charleston, south
carolina/uas report/6-11 1434e/express jet 5740, crj2, reported white
uas, 4 ft wingspan on 6 mile final for runway 15 at 1,100 feet. 500 feet
separation maintained, no action required.
Hastings, Mich.
June 21, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: HASTINGS, MI/UAS INCIDENT/1433E/GRAND RAPIDS ATCT
ADVISED THAT N330F, CESSNA C182, REPORTED HE PASSED A UAS AT
1,000 FEET AGL (NO DIRECTION OF FLIGHT GIVEN FOR EITHER UAS OR ACFT)
JUST SOUTH OF THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 30 AT HASTINGS AIRPORT (9D9)
WHILE CLIMBING OUT WITH PARACHUTE JUMPERS.
6/21/14
14:33 hastings michiganprelim info from faa ops: hastings, mi/uas
incident/1433e/grand rapids atct advised that n330f, cessna c182,
reported he passed a uas at
1,000 feet agl (no direction of flight given for either uas or acft)
just south of the approach end of runway 30 at hastings airport (9d9)
while climbing out with parachute jumpers.
Great Falls, Va.
June 22, 2014
On
7 July 2014, the FBI Baltimore Field Office received information in
reference to a suspicious drone. On 22 June 2014, two United States Park
Police Officers observed a drone flying over an overlook at the Great
Falls Park. The identified operator of the drone was issued a Code of
Federal
Regulations (CFR) violation for operating a drone aircraft without a
permit. The individual was also advised of his violation of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Airspace rules for the National Capitol
Region.
6/22/14 0:00 great falls virginiaon 7 july
2014, the fbi baltimore field office received information in reference
to a suspicious drone. on 22 june 2014, two united states park police
officers observed a drone flying over an overlook at the great falls
park. the identified operator of the drone was issued a code of federal
regulations (cfr) violation for operating a drone aircraft without a
permit. the individual was also advised of his violation of the federal
aviation administration (faa) airspace rules for the national capitol
region.
New York, N.Y.
June 22, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: NYC/UAS INCIDENT/1550E/N90 REPORTED THAT BOTH
AMERICAN 368, B737, AND DELTA 2540, B757, OBSERVED AN UNKN TYPE UAS
BETWEEN 4,500 FEET AND 5,000 FEET SOUTH OF MANHATTAN ISLAND. NYPD
AVIATION IS SENDING AN AIRBONE ASSET TO SCENE TO INVESTIGATE.
6/22/14
15:50 new york new yorkprelim info from faa ops: nyc/uas
incident/1550e/n90 reported that both american 368, b737, and delta
2540, b757, observed an unkn type uas between 4,500 feet and 5,000 feet
south of manhattan island. nypd aviation is sending an airbone asset to
scene to investigate.
Teterboro, N.J.
June 25, 2014
PRELIMI
INFO FROM FAA OPS: TETERBORO, NJ/UAS INCIDENT/1455E/N801DE, DASSAULT
FALCON DA20, AT 800 FEET, ON FINAL APPROACH TO TEB, REPORTED SILVER UAS
HELO 50 BELOW RIGHT WING.
6/25/14 14:55
teterboro new jerseyprelimi info from faa ops: teterboro, nj/uas
incident/1455e/n801de, dassault falcon da20, at 800 feet, on final
approach to teb, reported silver uas helo 50 below right wing.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
June 26, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: SCOTTSDALE, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/1935P/SCOTTSDALE ATCT
ADVISED THAT N820JT, CESSNA C510, ABQ TO SDL, REPORTED A QUADCOPTER RV
PASSED 50 FEET OFF WING AT 1,000 FEET 2 MILES OFF APPROACH END RUNWAY
21. PILOT ADVISED HE FLEW SAME TYPE RV AS A HOBBY.
6/26/14
19:35 scottsdale arizonaprelim info from faa ops: scottsdale, az/uas
incident/1935p/scottsdale atct advised that n820jt, cessna c510, abq to
sdl, reported a quadcopter rv passed 50 feet off wing at 1,000 feet 2
miles off approach end runway 21. pilot advised he flew same type rv as a
hobby.
Stockton, Calif.
June 27, 2014
Number:
SCK-M-2014/06/27-0001
Type: Public inquiry or concern (including all pilot reported NMACs)
Date/Time: Jun 27, 2014 - 1955Z
A/C: N64PJ (HELO)
Summary: N64PJ, a helicopter, was transitioning SCK Class D at
approximately 750 feet. He reported to SCK LC that he almost hit two
remote control gliders. He had one at eye level and one directly below
him. He said they looked to be 5 or 6 feet in size. He was unfamiliar
with the local area and stated that it appeared to be at a sports
complex, south of the airport, he saw several baseball fields
possibility a soccer field and a water tank in the middle of the
complex. He said that he was giving us all the information to pass on
and was not directly filing a NMAC. The ATM called the Manteca police
and had them look at Northgate Park and the East Union High school area
for the gliders. None have been located at the time of this MOR entry.
6/27/14
19:55 stockton californianumber: sck-m-2014/06/27-0001
type: public inquiry or concern (including all pilot reported nmacs)
date/time: jun 27, 2014 - 1955z
a/c: n64pj (helo)
summary: n64pj, a helicopter, was transitioning sck class d at
approximately 750 feet. he reported to sck lc that he almost hit two
remote control gliders. he had one at eye level and one directly below
him. he said they looked to be 5 or 6 feet in size. he was unfamiliar
with the local area and stated that it appeared to be at a sports
complex, south of the airport, he saw several baseball fields
possibility a soccer field and a water tank in the middle of the
complex. he said that he was giving us all the information to pass on
and was not directly filing a nmac. the atm called the manteca police
and had them look at northgate park and the east union high school area
for the gliders. none have been located at the time of this mor entry.
Wilmington, Del.
June 29, 2014
HQ
DEN, UAS, NOTAM-VIP, TFR
Reporting Facility: GREATER WILMINGTON ATCT, WILMINGTON, DE (ATCT)
Remarks:
ILG ATCT advised that VFR N63465/C150 at 2,500 feet reported seeing a
wingless drone approximately 5 feet in size at 2,000 feet over/in the
VIP TFR for Greenville/Wilmington, DE NOTAM 9/3124 (SFC to 1500' feet
1nm radius); USSS advised.
6/29/14 0:00 wilmington delawarehq den,
uas, notam-vip, tfr
reporting facility: greater wilmington atct, wilmington, de (atct)
remarks:
ilg atct advised that vfr n63465/c150 at 2,500 feet reported seeing a
wingless drone approximately 5 feet in size at 2,000 feet over/in the
vip tfr for greenville/wilmington, de notam 9/3124 (sfc to 1500' feet
1nm radius); usss advised.
Detroit, Mich.
June 29, 2014
HQ
DEN,
Reporting Facility: DETROIT TRACON, DETROIT, MI (TRACON)
Remarks:
D21 advised that ASQ5544 CRJ7 ORF..DTW they observed a UAS while
maneuvering 6nm SE of VLL airport (no mention of near miss condition or
any other hazard reported by the PIC). D21 will query PIC for more
detailed information after landing at DTW.
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: TROY, MI/UAS INCIDENT/1132E/EXPRESS JET 5544,
CRJ7, REPORTED UAS AT 7,500 FEET INSIDE DETROIT CLASS B AIRSAPCE 6 SE
TROY, MICHIGAN. NO CONFLICT REPORTED.
6/29/14
0:00 detroit michiganhq den,
reporting facility: detroit tracon, detroit, mi (tracon)
remarks:
d21 advised that asq5544 crj7 orf..dtw they observed a uas while
maneuvering 6nm se of vll airport (no mention of near miss condition or
any other hazard reported by the pic). d21 will query pic for more
detailed information after landing at dtw.
prelim info from faa ops: troy, mi/uas incident/1132e/express jet 5544,
crj7, reported uas at 7,500 feet inside detroit class b airsapce 6 se
troy, michigan. no conflict reported.
Fairfield, N.J.
June 29, 2014
N5521S
REPORTED AN UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT APPROXIMATED TWO TO THREE MILES
NORTH NORTHEAST OF THE FIELD AT OR BELOW 1000 FEET. UPON ARRIVAL,
FURTHER QUESTIONED VIA GROUND CONTROL. N21S IDENTIFIED THE AIRCRAFT AS
POSSIBLY A REMOTE CONTROL HELICOPTER WITH A BLUE LIGHT. REPORTED TO
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO REFFERED IT TO THE TOTOWA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
6/29/14 0:00 fairfield new
jerseyn5521s reported an unidentified flying object approximated two to
three miles north northeast of the field at or below 1000 feet. upon
arrival, further questioned via ground control. n21s identified the
aircraft as possibly a remote control helicopter with a blue light.
reported to fairfield police department who reffered it to the totowa
police department
Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2014
Potomac
Consolidated TRACON (PCT) - Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:35 p.m. EDT:
POE725/DH8D was cleared for the Visual Approach to Runway 19C at
Washington Dulles (IAD) when the aircraft reported a Near Midair
Collision (NMAC) with a drone. POE725 was approximately eight miles
north of IAD at 2,800 feet when the aircraft came within 50 feet of what
was reported as a black and silver drone with three circular
propellers. POE725 stated no course correction was necessary to avoid
the drone. The aircraft landed without further incident. Both the
Domestic Events Network (DEN) and Local Law Enforcement officials were
notified.
6/29/14 14:35 washington district
of columbiapotomac consolidated tracon (pct) - sunday, june 29, 2014 at
2:35 p.m. edt: poe725/dh8d was cleared for the visual approach to
runway 19c at washington dulles (iad) when the aircraft reported a near
midair collision (nmac) with a drone. poe725 was approximately eight
miles north of iad at 2,800 feet when the aircraft came within 50 feet
of what was reported as a black and silver drone with three circular
propellers. poe725 stated no course correction was necessary to avoid
the drone. the aircraft landed without further incident. both the
domestic events network (den) and local law enforcement officials were
notified.
Savannah, Ga.
June 30, 2014
Summary:
ASH2803, CRJ9 from CLT to SAV, was on a 2.1 mile final to runway 01 at
SAV and reported a UAS (drone) at 800 feet altitude and 500 to 700 feet
off his left wing. He described the drone as black/white with a probe
sticking out of the nose, basically a fixed wing style. The pilot did
not take any evasive action and landed without incident.
6/30/14
0:00 savannah georgiasummary: ash2803, crj9 from clt to sav, was on a
2.1 mile final to runway 01 at sav and reported a uas (drone) at 800
feet altitude and 500 to 700 feet off his left wing. he described the
drone as black/white with a probe sticking out of the nose, basically a
fixed wing style. the pilot did not take any evasive action and landed
without incident.
Washington, D.C.
July 3, 2014
MOR
Alert for PCT
Number: PCT-M-2014/07/03-0005
Type: Other
Date/Time: Jul 3, 2014 - 2328Z
A/C: UAS (UAS)
Summary: NCRCC REQUEST MOR: DRONE P-56A VIOLATOR: AT 2328Z USSS PATROL
REPORTED AN INDIVIDUAL OPERATING AN UAS (QUAD-COPTER W/CAMERA) WITHIN
P-56A (IN THE VICINITY OF SHERMAN PARK) AT 100 FEET. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS
DETAINED AND THE UAS WAS CONFISCATED BY USSS.
7/3/14 19:28 washington district of
columbiamor alert for pct
number: pct-m-2014/07/03-0005
type: other
date/time: jul 3, 2014 - 2328z
a/c: uas (uas)
summary: ncrcc request mor: drone p-56a violator: at 2328z usss patrol
reported an individual operating an uas (quad-copter w/camera) within
p-56a (in the vicinity of sherman park) at 100 feet. the individual was
detained and the uas was confiscated by usss.
Caldwell, N.J.
July 4, 2014
Type
of MOR: Public inquiry or concern (including all pilot reported NMACs)
CDW-M-2014/07/04-0002Date/Time:
Closest Proximity: 0 miles and 400 feet
Summary: N41SJ, a helicopter based at Caldwell, reported encountering a
drone 1 mile off the approach end of Runway 22 at CDW. The pilot
reported that it passed 400 feet below him. No further details are
available.
7/4/14 0:00 caldwell new jerseytype of
mor: public inquiry or concern (including all pilot reported nmacs)
cdw-m-2014/07/04-0002date/time:
closest proximity: 0 miles and 400 feet
summary: n41sj, a helicopter based at caldwell, reported encountering a
drone 1 mile off the approach end of runway 22 at cdw. the pilot
reported that it passed 400 feet below him. no further details are
available.
New York City, N.Y.
July 7, 2014
HQ
DEN,
Reporting Facility: LA GUARDIA ATCT, NEW YORK CITY, NY (ATCT)
Remarks:
LGA ATCT advised that PD19 a NYC PD helicopter reported a very fast
moving UAS passing his ACFT with 800 feet separation, around 2,000 feet,
2nm north of the George Washington Bridge, NYC, NY. PD19 following the
UAS to landing area and confiscated the UAS. No further information
known at this time; possible charges pending.
MOR Alert for LGA
Number: LGA-M-2014/07/07-0001
Type:
Date/Time: Jul 7, 2014 - 0415Z
A/C: PD19 (HELO)
Summary: PD19 HELO REPORTED A DRONE FLYING VERY QUICKLY IN THE VICINITY
OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE AND SPUYTEN DUVIL ESTIMATED UP TO AN
ALTITUDE OF 2,000 FEET AGL. THE DRONE ALSO FLEW WITHIN AN ESTIMATED 800
FEET LATERALLY TO PD19. NYPD CONFISCATED THE DRONE AND IS INVESTIGATING.
DEN AND ROC NOTIFIED.
7/7/14 0:15 new york
city new yorkhq den,
reporting facility: la guardia atct, new york city, ny (atct)
remarks:
lga atct advised that pd19 a nyc pd helicopter reported a very fast
moving uas passing his acft with 800 feet separation, around 2,000 feet,
2nm north of the george washington bridge, nyc, ny. pd19 following the
uas to landing area and confiscated the uas. no further information
known at this time; possible charges pending.
mor alert for lga
number: lga-m-2014/07/07-0001
type:
date/time: jul 7, 2014 - 0415z
a/c: pd19 (helo)
summary: pd19 helo reported a drone flying very quickly in the vicinity
of the george washington bridge and spuyten duvil estimated up to an
altitude of 2,000 feet agl. the drone also flew within an estimated 800
feet laterally to pd19. nypd confiscated the drone and is investigating.
den and roc notified.
Washington, D.C.
July 7, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/1000E/NCRCC ADVISES US
PARK SERVICE POLICE ARE QUESTIONING AN INDIVIDUAL AFTER REPORTS OF A
SMALL QUAD-UAS BEING FLOWN VCNTY LINCOLN MEMORIAL. UAS NOW ON GROUND.
[redacted] ALSO RESPONDED.
7/7/14 10:00
washington district of columbiaprelim info from faa ops: washington,
dc/uas incident/1000e/ncrcc advises us park service police are
questioning an individual after reports of a small quad-uas being flown
vcnty lincoln memorial. uas now on ground. [redacted] also responded.
Portland, Ore.
July 7, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTLAND, OR/UAS INCIDENT/1312P/N5311E, HAWKER
BEECHCRAFT BE35, REPORTED PASSING A UAS WHILE WESTBOUND AT 2,200 FEET
3-4 N PDX ARPT. PILOT DESCRIBED UAS AS BRIGHT AND SHINY, APPROXIMATELY 1
FOOT IN DIAMETER. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF UAS WAS STATIONARY OR MOVING.
7/7/14
13:12 portland oregonprelim info from faa ops: portland, or/uas
incident/1312p/n5311e, hawker beechcraft be35, reported passing a uas
while westbound at 2,200 feet 3-4 n pdx arpt. pilot described uas as
bright and shiny, approximately 1 foot in diameter. unable to determine
if uas was stationary or moving.
Washington, D.C.
July 8, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/1055E/POTOMAC TRACON
ADVISED THAT N33443, PIPER P28A, AT 2,200 FEET REPORTED A UAS THAT
PASSED 400 - 500 FEET BELOW HIM. UAS DESCRIBED AS A SMALL WHITE AIRPLANE
FLYING SOUTHBOUND 21 S DCA. DOD DEFERRING ACTION.
7/8/14
10:55 washington district of columbiaprelim info from faa ops:
washington, dc/uas incident/1055e/potomac tracon advised that n33443,
piper p28a, at 2,200 feet reported a uas that passed 400 - 500 feet
below him. uas described as a small white airplane flying southbound 21 s
dca. dod deferring action.
Honolulu, Hawaii
July 9, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: HONOLULU, HI/UAS INCIDENT/0840L/MOKULELE 59, CESSNA
C208, REPORTED SIGHTING OF A UAS 50-75 FEET OFF RIGHT WING AT 2,000 FEET
OVER PUNCHBOWL HONOLULU, HI. TYPE OF UAS UNKN.
MOR Alert for HCF
Number: HCF-M-2014/07/09-0002
Type: Other
Date/Time: Jul 9, 2014 - 1840Z
A/C: MUL59 (C208)
Summary: On GC frequency, MUL59 reported seeing a drone over when they
were over Punchbowl at 2,000 feet. The pilot made the report at 1845Z.
The pilot reported seeing the drone about 50-75 feet off their right
wing. The pilot could not describe the type of drone but reported that
it was definitely visible.
7/9/14 8:40
honolulu hawaiiprelim info from faa ops: honolulu, hi/uas
incident/0840l/mokulele 59, cessna c208, reported sighting of a uas
50-75 feet off right wing at 2,000 feet over punchbowl honolulu, hi.
type of uas unkn.
mor alert for hcf
number: hcf-m-2014/07/09-0002
type: other
date/time: jul 9, 2014 - 1840z
a/c: mul59 (c208)
summary: on gc frequency, mul59 reported seeing a drone over when they
were over punchbowl at 2,000 feet. the pilot made the report at 1845z.
the pilot reported seeing the drone about 50-75 feet off their right
wing. the pilot could not describe the type of drone but reported that
it was definitely visible.
Cleveland, Ohio
July 11, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: CLEVELAND, OH/UAS INCIDENT/1157E/N2065P, SCHWEIZER
H269, BANKED RIGHT AS THEY PASSED A RED UAS (PSBL QUADROCOPTER) ABOUT 50
YARDS OFF THEIR LEFT SIDE AT 1,700 FEET 4.8 NE CLEVELAND. CLE FSDO
NOTIFIED. MOR HAS BEEN FILED.
7/11/14 11:57
cleveland ohioprelim info from faa ops: cleveland, oh/uas
incident/1157e/n2065p, schweizer h269, banked right as they passed a red
uas (psbl quadrocopter) about 50 yards off their left side at 1,700
feet 4.8 ne cleveland. cle fsdo notified. mor has been filed.
New Orleans, La.
July 11, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEW ORLEANS, LA/UAS INCIDENT/1915C/NEW ORLEANS ATCT
REPORTED THAT AT 1640C, AIRMED 5, HELO, AT 2,800 FEET, 23 S OF BATON
ROUGE REPORTED A UAS WITH RED AND WHITE LIGHTS, 4 TO 5 FEET IN DIAMETER,
PASSED ABOUT 100 FEET BELOW. ARMED 5 ADVISED IT LOOKED LIKE A REMOTE
CONTROL DEVICE. MOR FILED.
7/11/14 16:40
new orleans louisianaprelim info from faa ops: new orleans, la/uas
incident/1915c/new orleans atct reported that at 1640c, airmed 5, helo,
at 2,800 feet, 23 s of baton rouge reported a uas with red and white
lights, 4 to 5 feet in diameter, passed about 100 feet below. armed 5
advised it looked like a remote control device. mor filed.
Cincinnati, Ohio
July 12, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: CINCINNATI, OH/UAS INCIDENT/1322E/CINCINNATI TRACON
REPORTED N845P, CIRRUS SR22, LORAIN ELYRIA, OH - LOUISVILLE, KY,
REPORTED A BLACK QUADCOPTER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OFF THE ACFT LEFT SIDE AT
8,000 FEET 16 NNE CINCINNATI. MOR TO BE FILED BY CINCINNATI TRACON.
7/12/14
13:22 cincinnati ohioprelim info from faa ops: cincinnati, oh/uas
incident/1322e/cincinnati tracon reported n845p, cirrus sr22, lorain
elyria, oh - louisville, ky, reported a black quadcopter in close
proximity off the acft left side at 8,000 feet 16 nne cincinnati. mor to
be filed by cincinnati tracon.
Columbus, Ga.
July 12, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: COLUMBUS, GA/UAS INCIDENT/1410E/ATL TRACON REPORTED
N2872T, PIPER PA31, FORT PIERCE, FL - MCMINNVILLE, TN, AT 8,000 FEET
REPORTED A UAS 500 FEET ABOVE, BLACK AND GRAY IN COLOR WITH A 4-5 FOOT
WINGSPAN HEADING SE BOUND. MOR TO BE FILED.
7/12/14
14:10 columbus georgiaprelim info from faa ops: columbus, ga/uas
incident/1410e/atl tracon reported n2872t, piper pa31, fort pierce, fl -
mcminnville, tn, at 8,000 feet reported a uas 500 feet above, black and
gray in color with a 4-5 foot wingspan heading se bound. mor to be
filed.
Portsmouth, Va.
July 13, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTSMOUTH, VA/UAS INCIDENT/0828E/VIRGINIA PORT
AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED LOCATING A UAS ON PROPERTY AT
PORTSMOUTH MARINE TERMINAL WEST SIDE OF BUILDING 100. UAS WAS WHITE, 4
PROPS (2 WHITE AND 2 BLUE STRIPED), AND A Z OUTLINED IN BLACK. CAMERA
EQUIPPED WITH WIFI CAPABILITY FOUND BROKEN FROM UAS.
7/13/14
8:28 portsmouth virginiaprelim info from faa ops: portsmouth, va/uas
incident/0828e/virginia port authority police department reported
locating a uas on property at portsmouth marine terminal west side of
building 100. uas was white, 4 props (2 white and 2 blue striped), and a
z outlined in black. camera equipped with wifi capability found broken
from uas.
Chicago, Ill.
July 13, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: CHICAGO, IL/UAS INCIDENT/1106C/CHICAGO O'HARE ATCT
ADVISED REPUBLIC 4299, E170, KANSAS CITY, MO - ORD, REPORTED R/C ACFT
OPERATING AT 500 FEET AGL ABOUT 1 E ARPT NEAR FINAL RUNWAY 28C. ORD ATCT
ADVISED AREA IS A CLOSED R/C AIRPARK. LEO NOTIFIED.
7/13/14
11:06 chicago illinoisprelim info from faa ops: chicago, il/uas
incident/1106c/chicago o'hare atct advised republic 4299, e170, kansas
city, mo - ord, reported r/c acft operating at 500 feet agl about 1 e
arpt near final runway 28c. ord atct advised area is a closed r/c
airpark. leo notified.
Minneapolis, Minn.
July 15, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS,
MN: MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT CALLED MSP ATCT TO ADVISE THEY ARE
HANDLING A "UAS" (DRONE INCIDENT) ON THE PARKING RAMP AT TARGET FIELD
(BASEBALL FIELD). THE INDIVIDUAL WAS UNAWARE OF FAA
RESTRICTIONS. POLICE WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION TOMORROW AND ADVISE
MSP ATCT.
7/15/14 7:35 minneapolis
minnesotaminneapolis, mn: minneapolis police department called msp atct
to advise they are handling a "uas" (drone incident) on the parking ramp
at target field (baseball field). the individual was unaware of faa
restrictions. police will provide more information tomorrow and advise
msp atct.
Trenton, N.J.
July 17, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: TRENTON, NJ/UAS EVENT/0853E/N1452U, C172, WHILE
LANDING TRENTON AT 1,200 FEET REPORTED A 4 PROPELLER UAS 100 FEET ABOVE
ACFT NE BOUND.
7/17/14 0:00 trenton new
jerseyprelim info from faa ops: trenton, nj/uas event/0853e/n1452u,
c172, while landing trenton at 1,200 feet reported a 4 propeller uas 100
feet above acft ne bound.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
July 17, 2014
HQ
DEN was advised after the fact of an incident where an HMX ACFT
reported seeing a UAS within 50-75 feet of Nighthwawk 2 (backup VIP
ACFT), about the size of a folding table, during the lift to Wall Street
near Bennett Field.
7/17/14 0:00 brooklyn
new yorkhq den was advised after the fact of an incident where an hmx
acft reported seeing a uas within 50-75 feet of nighthwawk 2 (backup vip
acft), about the size of a folding table, during the lift to wall
street near bennett field.
Ft Beloir, Va.
July 18, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: FT BELVOIR, VA/UAS INCIDENT/1341E/ARMY PAT05, H60,
REPORTED A SMALL DARK HELICOPTER LIKE UAS OPERATING 1 NW DAVIDSON ARMY
AIRFIELD, FT BELVOIR AT 1,500 FEET.
7/18/14
13:41 ft beloir virginiaprelim info from faa ops: ft belvoir, va/uas
incident/1341e/army pat05, h60, reported a small dark helicopter like
uas operating 1 nw davidson army airfield, ft belvoir at 1,500 feet.
Charlotte, N.C.
July 18, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: CHARLOTTE, NC/UAS INCIDENT/2010E/PSA 4797, CRJ2,
REPORTED THAT DURING 12 MILE FINAL TO CLT RUNWAY 36L AT 3,100 FEET A
BLACK AND RED UAS PASSED 100 FEET BELOW ACFT E BOUND. ROCK HILL POLICE
NOTIFIED.
7/18/14 20:10 charlotte north
carolinaprelim info from faa ops: charlotte, nc/uas incident/2010e/psa
4797, crj2, reported that during 12 mile final to clt runway 36l at
3,100 feet a black and red uas passed 100 feet below acft e bound. rock
hill police notified.
Los Angeles, Calif.
July 19, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: LOS ANGELES, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1615P/HAWAIIAN 10,
A332, REPORTED A CHEVRON SHAPED UAS OVER COLLISEUM AT 3,500 FEET 8 NE
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL ARPT. FSDO HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
7/19/14
16:15 los angeles californiaprelim info from faa ops: los angeles,
ca/uas incident/1615p/hawaiian 10, a332, reported a chevron shaped uas
over colliseum at 3,500 feet 8 ne los angeles international arpt. fsdo
has been notified.
Dallas, Texas
July 19, 2014
CLOSE
OUT INFO FROM FAA OPS: DALLAS-FT WORTH, TX/UAS INCIDENT/2034C/ENVOY
3210, CRJ7, REPORTED AT 1938C ON 10 MILE FINAL TO DFW RUNWAY17L AT 3,000
FEET A 4-10 FEET IN DIAMETER UAS PASSED 500 FEET OFF LEFT SIDE AT SAME
ALTITUDE. THE UAS WAS BLACK AND RED IN COLOR WITH 4 ROTORS AND HEADED
NORTH BOUND. LEO'S WERE NOTIFIED.
7/19/14
19:38 dallas texasclose out info from faa ops: dallas-ft worth, tx/uas
incident/2034c/envoy 3210, crj7, reported at 1938c on 10 mile final to
dfw runway17l at 3,000 feet a 4-10 feet in diameter uas passed 500 feet
off left side at same altitude. the uas was black and red in color with 4
rotors and headed north bound. leo's were notified.
Newark, N.J.
July 20, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEWARK, NJ/UNMANNED ACFT SYSTEM/1353E/EXPRESS JET
4388, E135, JAX-EWR, REPORTED A TCAS ALERT WHILE ON FINAL NORTHBOUND FOR
RY 4R AT 3,000 FEET. 3 UAS AT 500-1,000 FEET HEADING SOUTHBOUND WAS
OBSERVED. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
7/20/14
13:53 newark new jerseyprelim info from faa ops: newark, nj/unmanned
acft system/1353e/express jet 4388, e135, jax-ewr, reported a tcas alert
while on final northbound for ry 4r at 3,000 feet. 3 uas at 500-1,000
feet heading southbound was observed. no evasive action taken.
Lakeland, Fla.
July 20, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: LAKELAND, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1515E/DELTA 1903, A319,
LGA - SRQ, REPORTED OBSERVING A UAS ACFT WHILE SOUTHBOUND AT 3,000 FEET,
APPROX 20 N LAL. OBJECT APPEARED TO BE 500 FEET ABOVE. NO NOMAC OR TCAS
ALERT.
7/20/14 15:15 lakeland
floridaprelim info from faa ops: lakeland, fl/uas incident/1515e/delta
1903, a319, lga - srq, reported observing a uas acft while southbound at
3,000 feet, approx 20 n lal. object appeared to be 500 feet above. no
nomac or tcas alert.
Sausalito, Calif.
July 20, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAUSALITO, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1927P/N296ME, CESSNA
C152, INBOUND TO HAYWARD EXECUTIVE ARPT, HAYWARD, CA, REPORTED A CLOSE
CALL WITH A SMALL UAS ROTORCRAFT, WITH A GREEN FLASHING LIGHT, 10.5 N
SAUSALITO VOR, AT 4,500 FEET.
7/20/14
19:27 sausalito californiaprelim info from faa ops: sausalito, ca/uas
incident/1927p/n296me, cessna c152, inbound to hayward executive arpt,
hayward, ca, reported a close call with a small uas rotorcraft, with a
green flashing light, 10.5 n sausalito vor, at 4,500 feet.
Oxford, Conn.
July 20, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: OXFORD, CT/UAS INCIDENT/2013E/BRADLEY TRACON ISSUED
MOR AFTER WATERBURY-OXFORD ARPT CONTROLLER REPORTED VFR N2222B, PIPER
P28A, ENCOUNTERED A UAS DESCRIBED AS 4 FEET WIDE PASSING 400 FEET ABOVE
HIS AIRCRAFT AT 5,700 FEET HEADING ENE. N2222B WAS HEADING
SOUTHWESTBOUND AT 5,300 FEET 12 NE WATERBURY-OXFORD ARPT. BRADLEY
TRACON ADVISED MERIDEN.
7/20/14 20:13
oxford connecticutprelim info from faa ops: oxford, ct/uas
incident/2013e/bradley tracon issued mor after waterbury-oxford arpt
controller reported vfr n2222b, piper p28a, encountered a uas described
as 4 feet wide passing 400 feet above his aircraft at 5,700 feet heading
ene. n2222b was heading southwestbound at 5,300 feet 12 ne
waterbury-oxford arpt. bradley tracon advised meriden.
Boston, Mass.
July 21, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: BOSTON, MA/UAS INCIDENT/1953E/BOSTON ARTCC REPORTED
COBALT AIR 1510, PILATUS PC12, WHILE SE BOUND AT FL190, REPORTED A UAS
WITH 10-15 FT WINGSPAN PASSING 1,000-1,500 FEET BELOW HEADING SOUTHBOUND
10 SE BOSTON. NO CONFLICT REPORTED.
7/21/14
19:53 boston massachusettsprelim info from faa ops: boston, ma/uas
incident/1953e/boston artcc reported cobalt air 1510, pilatus pc12,
while se bound at fl190, reported a uas with 10-15 ft wingspan passing
1,000-1,500 feet below heading southbound 10 se boston. no conflict
reported.
Ft Wayne, Ind.
July 22, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: FT WAYNE, IN/UAS INCIDENT/2040E/FT WAYNE APPROACH
ADVISED N470DS, DIAMOND DA40, REPORTED A GREEN UAS WITH BLACK WINGS AND
RED LIGHT WITH LESS THAN 4 FT WINGSPAN WHILE E BOUND AT 6,100 FEET 20 W
FT WAYNE. UAS PASSED 40 FEET BELOW, 150 FEET LATERAL, OPPOSITE
DIRECTION. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOT NOTIFIED.
7/22/14
20:40 ft wayne indianaprelim info from faa ops: ft wayne, in/uas
incident/2040e/ft wayne approach advised n470ds, diamond da40, reported a
green uas with black wings and red light with less than 4 ft wingspan
while e bound at 6,100 feet 20 w ft wayne. uas passed 40 feet below, 150
feet lateral, opposite direction. no evasive action taken. leo not
notified.
Bellevue, Idaho
July 23, 2014
On
July 23, 2014 at approximately 14:17 hours, I received a call from
Blaine County Communications for a report of a "drone" which was
harassing a "spray plane." I contacted the pilot, who said a "drone" was
following him near Price Lane. I made contact with [redacted].
[redacted] stated he had been operating his DJI Phantom 2 drone when the
plane was spraying the field. I explained to [redacted] if he was to
cause his drone to hit the spray plane he would cause significant damage
to the plane and possibly cause it to crash.[redacted] was very
apologetic and stated he had no intentions of causing any damage or
injury to anyone.
7/23/14 14:03 bellevue
idahoon july 23, 2014 at approximately 14:17 hours, i received a call
from blaine county communications for a report of a "drone" which was
harassing a "spray plane." i contacted the pilot, who said a "drone" was
following him near price lane. i made contact with [redacted].
[redacted] stated he had been operating his dji phantom 2 drone when the
plane was spraying the field. i explained to [redacted] if he was to
cause his drone to hit the spray plane he would cause significant damage
to the plane and possibly cause it to crash.[redacted] was very
apologetic and stated he had no intentions of causing any damage or
injury to anyone.
Canarsie, N.Y.
July 25, 2014
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: CANARSIE, NY/UAS EVENT/1208E/JETBLUE 1105, A320, REPORTED A UAS AT 1,800 FEET OVER CANARSIE.
7/25/14
0:08 canarsie new yorkprelim info from faa ops: canarsie, ny/uas
event/1208e/jetblue 1105, a320, reported a uas at 1,800 feet over
canarsie.
Wheeling, W.Va.
July 25, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WHEELING, WV/UAS INCIDENT/1130E/N4391L, CESSNA C172,
REPORTED A UAS, 3-4 FEET DIAMETER WITH 4 BLADES AND CAMERA, SAME
ALTITUDE AND APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET LATERAL DISTANCE FROM ACFT AT 1,000
FEET AGL 5 SW WHEELING, WV.
7/25/14 11:30
wheeling west virginiaprelim info from faa ops: wheeling, wv/uas
incident/1130e/n4391l, cessna c172, reported a uas, 3-4 feet diameter
with 4 blades and camera, same altitude and approximately 150 feet
lateral distance from acft at 1,000 feet agl 5 sw wheeling, wv.
Juneau, Alaska
July 28, 2014
Subject:
JNU - UAS/Drone Incident 7-28-2014
Information Reported by ROC Daily Reporting Application (DRA)
Title: JNU - UAS/Drone Incident 7-28-2014
Region: AAL
Event Time Zone: AKDT+08
Event Date (UTC): 7/28/2014
Event Time (UTC): 0000Z
Received By: kim webber
Reporting Facility: JNU MOR
Event Type: UAS/Drone Incident
Location: JNU
Description of Event: JNU: A NORTHSTAR HELICOPTER RPTD TO JNU AIRPORT A
DRONE WAS IN THE VCNTY OF GCI BLDG 1 N OF ARPT IN THE HELICOPTERS APCH
CORRIDOR, DRONE OPERATED BY A REAL ESTATE FIRM TAKING PICTURES OF THE
BUILDING TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE,
7/28/14
0:00 juneau alaskasubject: jnu - uas/drone incident 7-28-2014
information reported by roc daily reporting application (dra)
title: jnu - uas/drone incident 7-28-2014
region: aal
event time zone: akdt+08
event date (utc): 7/28/2014
event time (utc): 0000z
received by: kim webber
reporting facility: jnu mor
event type: uas/drone incident
location: jnu
description of event: jnu: a northstar helicopter rptd to jnu airport a
drone was in the vcnty of gci bldg 1 n of arpt in the helicopters apch
corridor, drone operated by a real estate firm taking pictures of the
building to be put up for sale,
Reno, Nev.
July 28, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: RENO, NV/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS/2059P/CARE FLIGHT
3, EUROCOPTER AS50, REPORTED A UAS AT 5,200 FEET, 1 SE RENOWN HOSPITAL,
RENO. UAS WAS BETWEEN ACFT AND HOSPITAL AND HAD MULTIPLE RED LIGHTS.
7/28/14
20:59 reno nevadaprelim info from faa ops: reno, nv/unmanned aircraft
systems/2059p/care flight 3, eurocopter as50, reported a uas at 5,200
feet, 1 se renown hospital, reno. uas was between acft and hospital and
had multiple red lights.
Sacramento, Calif.
July 29, 2014
MOR
Alert for MHR
Number: MHR-M-2014/07/29-0001
Type: A/C operated at Altitude/Route/Speed other than expected/intended
(Includes TCAS RA - No Loss/spillout)
Date/Time: Jul 29, 2014 - 2358Z
A/C: SPTN622 (UH60)
Summary: SPTN622 AN UH60 NATIONAL GUARD HELO REPORTED A UAV 30 FEET FROM
HIS A/C WHILE HE WAS AT 1300 FT OVER SUNRISE BLVD JUST NORTH OF U.S.
HWY 50 (APPROX 5 MI NORTH EAST OF MHR). UAV DESCRIBED AS A ROTARY TYPE.
SPTN622 CONTINUED NORTH EAST TOWARDS FOLSOM LAKE.
7/29/14
0:00 sacramento californiamor alert for mhr
number: mhr-m-2014/07/29-0001
type: a/c operated at altitude/route/speed other than expected/intended
(includes tcas ra - no loss/spillout)
date/time: jul 29, 2014 - 2358z
a/c: sptn622 (uh60)
summary: sptn622 an uh60 national guard helo reported a uav 30 feet from
his a/c while he was at 1300 ft over sunrise blvd just north of u.s.
hwy 50 (approx 5 mi north east of mhr). uav described as a rotary type.
sptn622 continued north east towards folsom lake.
New York, N.Y.
July 29, 2014
MOR
Alert for N90
Number: N90-M-2014/07/29-0002
Type: Other
Date/Time: Jul 29, 2014 - 0003Z
A/C: AWE2192 (E190)
Summary: AWE2192 E190 INBOUND TO LGA. LGA 225 RADIAL 5 DME HEADING 040
AT 4000 FT. REPORTED A UNMANNED VEHICLE YELLOW IN COLOR OPPOSITE
DIRECTION AT 3950 FT, PASSED JUST UNDERNEATH THE AIRCRAFT. REPORTED TO
NYPD AVIATION .
7/29/14 0:00 new york new yorkmor alert
for n90
number: n90-m-2014/07/29-0002
type: other
date/time: jul 29, 2014 - 0003z
a/c: awe2192 (e190)
summary: awe2192 e190 inbound to lga. lga 225 radial 5 dme heading 040
at 4000 ft. reported a unmanned vehicle yellow in color opposite
direction at 3950 ft, passed just underneath the aircraft. reported to
nypd aviation .
Juneau, Alaska
July 29, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: JNU/UAS INCIDENT/271600L/A NORTHSTAR HELICOPTER
REPORTED TO JNU AIRPORT A UAS WAS IN THE VCNTY OF GCI BLDG 1 N OF ARPT
IN THE HELICOPTERS APCH CORRIDOR. THE UAS WAS OPERATED BY CARLTON-SMITH
REAL ESTATE FIRM TAKING PICTURES OF THE BUILDING TO BE PUT UP FOR SALE.
AAL FSDO ADVISED.
7/29/14 16:00 juneau
alaskaprelim info from faa ops: jnu/uas incident/271600l/a northstar
helicopter reported to jnu airport a uas was in the vcnty of gci bldg 1 n
of arpt in the helicopters apch corridor. the uas was operated by
carlton-smith real estate firm taking pictures of the building to be put
up for sale. aal fsdo advised.
Sacramento, Calif.
July 29, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: SACRAMENTO, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1658P/NCT ADVISED DEN
PILOT OF ARMY SPRTN622, H60, REPORTED A UAS PASSED WITHIN 30 FEET OF
ACFT AT 1,300 FEET APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE N MHR.
7/29/14
16:58 sacramento californiaprelim info from faa ops: sacramento, ca/uas
incident/1658p/nct advised den pilot of army sprtn622, h60, reported a
uas passed within 30 feet of acft at 1,300 feet approximately 1 mile n
mhr.
New York, N.Y.
July 29, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: LGA/UAS REPORT/2015E/N90 ADVISED ON DEN US AIRWAYS
2192, E190, DCA-LGA, PILOT REPORTED A UAS YELLOW IN COLOR WITH 4 FEET
WING SPAN PASSED WITHIN 50 FEET OF ACFT AT 4,000 FEET 5 SW LGA. NYPD
AVIATION UNIT ADVISED.
7/29/14 20:15 new
york new yorkprelim info from faa ops: lga/uas report/2015e/n90 advised
on den us airways 2192, e190, dca-lga, pilot reported a uas yellow in
color with 4 feet wing span passed within 50 feet of acft at 4,000 feet 5
sw lga. nypd aviation unit advised.
New York, N.Y.
July 30, 2014
Reporting Facility: BOSTON ARTCC, BOSTON, MA (ARTCC) Call Sign: N785QS Aircraft Type: GLF5
Origin: EGGW LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Destination: KPVD PROVIDENCE
Remarks:
PIC reported a square helicopter type drone at HVQ020018, 9000 feet. NY State PD NTFYD.
7/30/14 0:00 new york new yorkreporting facility: boston artcc, boston, ma (artcc) call sign: n785qs aircraft type: glf5
origin: eggw london, united kingdom
destination: kpvd providence
remarks:
pic reported a square helicopter type drone at hvq020018, 9000 feet. ny state pd ntfyd.
Atlanta, Ga.
July 30, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: ATLANTA, GA/UAS INCIDENT/1825E/AIRTRAN 222, B712,
TAMPA, FL - ATLANTA, REPORTED A UAS, NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN, SAME ALTITUDE
AT 3,000 FEET 20 W ATLANTA. FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF AND UNION CITY PD
NOTIFIED.
7/30/14 18:25 atlanta
georgiaprelim info from faa ops: atlanta, ga/uas incident/1825e/airtran
222, b712, tampa, fl - atlanta, reported a uas, no description given,
same altitude at 3,000 feet 20 w atlanta. fulton county sheriff and
union city pd notified.
Colts Neck, N.J.
Aug. 2, 2014
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: COLTS NECK, NJ/UAS EVENT/1657E/N8187Y, PIPER PA30, REPORTED A UAS AT 5,500 FEET 6 ESE COLTS NECK.
8/2/14
16:57 colts neck new jerseyprelim info from faa ops: colts neck, nj/uas
event/1657e/n8187y, piper pa30, reported a uas at 5,500 feet 6 ese
colts neck.
Wheeling, W.Va.
Aug. 3, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WHEELING, WV/UAS INCIDENT/174E/N629MC, PILATUS PC12,
REPORTED DEVIATING AROUND AN UNKN TYPE UAS AT 3,000 FEET 12 SW
WHEELING. UAS APPEARED TO BE SLIGHTLY BELOW 3,000 FEET. LEO NOTIFIED.
8/3/14
0:00 wheeling west virginiaprelim info from faa ops: wheeling, wv/uas
incident/174e/n629mc, pilatus pc12, reported deviating around an unkn
type uas at 3,000 feet 12 sw wheeling. uas appeared to be slightly below
3,000 feet. leo notified.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Aug. 4, 2014
HQ
DEN, UAS
Reporting Facility: SO. CALIFORNIA TRACON, LOS ANGELES, CA (TRACON) Call
Sign: WJA1696 Aircraft Type: B738
Origin: CYVR VANCOUVER, CANADA
Destination: KLAX LOS ANGELES
Remarks:
PIC reported a white "drone" operating 4 south of LAX heading eastbound
at 4000', no impact to the aircraft's flight. Aircraft was on the final
into LAX at 4000'. No other information available.
8/4/14 0:00 los angeles californiahq den,
uas
reporting facility: so. california tracon, los angeles, ca (tracon) call
sign: wja1696 aircraft type: b738
origin: cyvr vancouver, canada
destination: klax los angeles
remarks:
pic reported a white "drone" operating 4 south of lax heading eastbound
at 4000', no impact to the aircraft's flight. aircraft was on the final
into lax at 4000'. no other information available.
Miami, Fla.
Aug. 5, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: MIAMI, FL/UAS EVENT/1025E/IBC AIRWAYS 965, SAAB
SF34, REPORTED A SILVER UAS AT 4,000 FEET 7.5 E KENDALL-TAMIAMI ARPT.
CLOSEST PROXIMITY NOT REPORTED. LEO NOTIFIED.
8/5/14
10:25 miami floridaprelim info from faa ops: miami, fl/uas
event/1025e/ibc airways 965, saab sf34, reported a silver uas at 4,000
feet 7.5 e kendall-tamiami arpt. closest proximity not reported. leo
notified.
White Plains, N.Y.
Aug. 8, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WHITE PLAINS, NY/UAS EVENT/1115E/WHITE PLAINS ATCT
REPORTS 2 UAS OPERATING 4.25 SW WEST CHESTER COUNTY ARPT. UAS BLACK IN
COLOR OPERATING ABOVE BUILDINGS. REPORT RECEIVED FROM WHITE PLAINS PD.
8/8/14
11:15 white plains new yorkprelim info from faa ops: white plains,
ny/uas event/1115e/white plains atct reports 2 uas operating 4.25 sw
west chester county arpt. uas black in color operating above buildings.
report received from white plains pd.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Aug. 8, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: GRAND RAPIDS, MI/UAS INCIDENT/2143E/A SECURITY GUARD
AT 665 SEWARD AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, REPORTED A UAS WITH RED AND GREEN
LIGHTS WITH 4 PROPELLERS ON IT HOVERING 100 FEET ABOVE HIS HEAD FOR
ABOUT 5 MINS. THERE WAS ALSO A GROUP OF 3 AIRCRAFT WHICH WERE SPEWING
BLACK SMOKE THAT MADE SEVERAL PASSES OVER HIS BUILDING AROUND THIS SAME
TIME FRAME.
8/8/14 21:43 grand rapids
michiganprelim info from faa ops: grand rapids, mi/uas incident/2143e/a
security guard at 665 seward ave, grand rapids, reported a uas with red
and green lights with 4 propellers on it hovering 100 feet above his
head for about 5 mins. there was also a group of 3 aircraft which were
spewing black smoke that made several passes over his building around
this same time frame.
Worcester, Mass.
Aug. 9, 2014
UPDATE
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WORCESTER, MA/UAS EVENT/1415E/BRADLEY APPROACH
REPORTED N119RW, AGUSTA A119, 7 NW WORCESTER, NORTHEAST BOUND,
ENCOUNTERED UAS AT 3,500 FEET, OPPOSITE DIRECTION, 500 TO 1,000 FEET OFF
RIGHT SIDE OF ACFT. NO EVASIVE ACTION REQUIRED. UAS WAS 4 TO 5 FEET IN
LENGTH, GRAY IN COLOR, FIXED WING WITH SINGLE ENGINE IN FRONT AND
TAPERED BODY TO REAR. BRADLEY APPROACH NOTIFIED THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE
POLICE.
8/9/14 14:15 worcester
massachusettsupdate info from faa ops: worcester, ma/uas
event/1415e/bradley approach reported n119rw, agusta a119, 7 nw
worcester, northeast bound, encountered uas at 3,500 feet, opposite
direction, 500 to 1,000 feet off right side of acft. no evasive action
required. uas was 4 to 5 feet in length, gray in color, fixed wing with
single engine in front and tapered body to rear. bradley approach
notified the massachusetts state police.
Atlanta, Ga.
Aug. 10, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: ATLANTA, GA/UAS EVENT/1047E/ATLANTA ARTCC REPORTED
VENTURE AVIATION GROUP 192, CESSNA C56X, ENCOUNTERED UAS AT FL250,
PASSED ABOVE HIM (NORTH TO SOUTH) 100 E ATLANTA. UAS WAS GRAYISH IN
COLOR. LEO WAS NOT CONTACTED DUE TO ALTITUDE AND LOCATION.
8/10/14
10:47 atlanta georgiaprelim info from faa ops: atlanta, ga/uas
event/1047e/atlanta artcc reported venture aviation group 192, cessna
c56x, encountered uas at fl250, passed above him (north to south) 100 e
atlanta. uas was grayish in color. leo was not contacted due to altitude
and location.
Houston, Texas
Aug. 10, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: HOUSTON, TX/UAS INCIDENT/1625C/HOUSTON TRACON
REPORTED A LIFEGUARD HELO WAS AT 800 FEET AND SIGHTED A RED 4 PROP UAS
AT 700 FEET 5 WSW HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL ARPT, HEADING UNKN. UAS WAS
INSIDE HOUSTON CLASS B AIRSPACE.
8/10/14
16:25 houston texasprelim info from faa ops: houston, tx/uas
incident/1625c/houston tracon reported a lifeguard helo was at 800 feet
and sighted a red 4 prop uas at 700 feet 5 wsw houston intercontinental
arpt, heading unkn. uas was inside houston class b airspace.
Houston, Texas
Aug. 10, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: HOUSTON, TX/UAS INCIDENT/1845C/HOUSTON TRACON
ADVISED THAT VFR N771TX, EXPERIMENTAL CTLS, REPORTED A UAS OPERATING AT
VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HIS ACFT AT 2,500 FEET IN CLASS B AIRSPACE VCNTY
OF THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME 14 NW HOUSTON HOBBY ARPT.
8/10/14
18:45 houston texasprelim info from faa ops: houston, tx/uas
incident/1845c/houston tracon advised that vfr n771tx, experimental
ctls, reported a uas operating at very close proximity to his acft at
2,500 feet in class b airspace vcnty of the houston astrodome 14 nw
houston hobby arpt.
Byron, Calif.
Aug. 11, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: BYRON, CA/UAS INCIDENT/2005P/NCT REPORTED N340TU,
CESSNA C340, OBSERVED AN UNIDENTIFIED UAS WHILE NORTHWEST BOUND AT 3,000
FEET, VCNTY BYRON. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF
NOTIFIED.
8/11/14 20:05 byron
californiaprelim info from faa ops: byron, ca/uas incident/2005p/nct
reported n340tu, cessna c340, observed an unidentified uas while
northwest bound at 3,000 feet, vcnty byron. no evasive action taken.
contra costa county sheriff notified.
Carlsbad, Calif.
Aug. 16, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: CARLSBAD, CA/UAS INCIDENT/0945P/N9897F, CESSNA C172,
REPORTED MULTIPLE RC AIRCRAFT 1.5 MILES NE OF RUNWAY 24 APPROACH END AT
800 FEET.
8/16/14 9:45 carlsbad
californiaprelim info from faa ops: carlsbad, ca/uas
incident/0945p/n9897f, cessna c172, reported multiple rc aircraft 1.5
miles ne of runway 24 approach end at 800 feet.
Savannah, Ga.
Aug. 16, 2014
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAVANNAH, GA/UAS INCIDENT/1516E/N2172K, P28B, REPORTED UAS AT 4,500 FEET 8 SE SAV.
8/16/14
15:16 savannah georgiaprelim info from faa ops: savannah, ga/uas
incident/1516e/n2172k, p28b, reported uas at 4,500 feet 8 se sav.
Windsor, Canada
Aug. 17, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: WINDSOR, CANADA/UAS/0839E/N33AD, CESSNA C414, WHILE
SE BOUND AT 15,000 FEET, 14 SE WINDSOR, REPORTED A UAS HEADING
NORTHBOUND WITHIN 50 FEET OF ACFT. UAS PASSED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE NOTIFIED.
8/17/14 8:39 windsor canadaprelim info
from faa ops: windsor, canada/uas/0839e/n33ad, cessna c414, while se
bound at 15,000 feet, 14 se windsor, reported a uas heading northbound
within 50 feet of acft. uas passed from left to right. ontario
provincial police notified.
Islip, N.Y.
Aug. 17, 2014
PRELIM
INFO FROM FAA OPS: ISLIP, NY/MISC - UAS INCIDENT/1345E/ISP ATCT
REPORTED N192JK, MOONEY M20R, OBSERVED AN UNKN TYPE UAS AT 2,000 FEET, 5
NW ISP. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
8/17/14
13:45 islip new yorkprelim info from faa ops: islip, ny/misc - uas
incident/1345e/isp atct reported n192jk, mooney m20r, observed an unkn
type uas at 2,000 feet, 5 nw isp. no evasive action taken.
Buffalo, N.Y.
Aug. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BUFFALO, NY/UAS/1050E/TWO TOWER CONTROLLERS REPORTED
OBSERVING A QUAD COPTER UAS OVER THE CENTER OF THE ARPT. ALTITUDE UNKN.
UAS DEPARTED TO THE SOUTHWEST AND WAS THE SIZE OF A SEAGULL. LEO
NOTIFIED.
8/18/14 10:50 buffalo new
yorkprelim info from faa ops: buffalo, ny/uas/1050e/two tower
controllers reported observing a quad copter uas over the center of the
arpt. altitude unkn. uas departed to the southwest and was the size of a
seagull. leo notified.
Meriden, Conn.
Aug. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MERIDEN, CT/UAS INCIDENT/2053E/N616VT, PIPER P28A,
WHILE NE BOUND AT 3,500 FEET REPORTED A GREEN/BLUE UAS OFF LEFT WING 200
FEET BELOW ACFT 5 ESE MERIDEN. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
8/18/14
20:53 meriden connecticutprelim info from faa ops: meriden, ct/uas
incident/2053e/n616vt, piper p28a, while ne bound at 3,500 feet reported
a green/blue uas off left wing 200 feet below acft 5 ese meriden. no
evasive action taken.
Washington, D.C.
Aug. 19, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/10005/DC PD REPORTED
ARREST OF INDIVIDUAL STUCK IN TREE AT FREEDOM PLAZA, INTERSECTION OF
14TH ST AND PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW, AFTER HE CLIMBED UP THE TREE TO
RETRIEVE HIS UAS THAT HAD CRASHED INTO THE SAME TREE.
8/19/14
10:05 washington district of columbiaprelim info from faa ops:
washington, dc/uas incident/10005/dc pd reported arrest of individual
stuck in tree at freedom plaza, intersection of 14th st and pennsylvania
ave, nw, after he climbed up the tree to retrieve his uas that had
crashed into the same tree.
Van Nuys, Calif.
Aug. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: VAN NUYS, CA/UAS EVENT/1120P/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRACON REPORTED SKY WEST 5641, CRJ2, WHILE DEPARTING BURBANK ARPT
REPORTED A UAS AT 8,700 FEET 5 N VAN NUYS. NO DESCRIPTION OF UAS
REPORTED. UNKN IF LEO WILL BE NOTIFIED.
8/20/14
0:00 van nuys californiaprelim info from faa ops: van nuys, ca/uas
event/1120p/southern california tracon reported sky west 5641, crj2,
while departing burbank arpt reported a uas at 8,700 feet 5 n van nuys.
no description of uas reported. unkn if leo will be notified.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Aug. 22, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LAS VEGAS, NV/UAS INCIDENT/1941P/LAS VEGAS ATCT
REPORTED EMERGENCY 21, LOCAL MEDEVAC HELO, WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY A UAS AT
200 FEET WHILE DEPARTING UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 4 NNW LAS. LAS METRO
PD HELO RESPONDED AND FOUND NO AIRBORNE UAS.
8/22/14
19:41 las vegas nevadaprelim info from faa ops: las vegas, nv/uas
incident/1941p/las vegas atct reported emergency 21, local medevac helo,
was almost struck by a uas at 200 feet while departing university
medical center 4 nnw las. las metro pd helo responded and found no
airborne uas.
Burbank, Calif.
Aug. 23, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BURBANK, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1225P/N404V, HAWKER
BEECHCRAFT BE36, REPORTED A BLACK AND RED, 3x3 FEET, UAS OFF THE LEFT
WING PASSING OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHILE N BOUND AT 8,000 FEET 2 S BURBANK.
CLOSEST PROXIMITY NOT REPORTED. LAPD NOTIFIED.
8/23/14
0:25 burbank californiaprelim info from faa ops: burbank, ca/uas
incident/1225p/n404v, hawker beechcraft be36, reported a black and red,
3x3 feet, uas off the left wing passing opposite direction while n bound
at 8,000 feet 2 s burbank. closest proximity not reported. lapd
notified.
Nashua, N.H.
Aug. 23, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NASHUA, NH/UAS INCIDENT/1420E/NOAA NAA11M, CESSNA
C337, WHILE 5 SOUTH OF BOIRE FIELD ARPT AT 3,000 FEET REPORTED UAS
OVERHEAD AT 3,500 FEET. UNABLE TO DETERMINE COLOR, DESCRIBED UAS AS
DELTA-WING MODEL JET.
8/23/14 14:20 nashua
new hampshireprelim info from faa ops: nashua, nh/uas
incident/1420e/noaa naa11m, cessna c337, while 5 south of boire field
arpt at 3,000 feet reported uas overhead at 3,500 feet. unable to
determine color, described uas as delta-wing model jet.
Boston, Mass.
Aug. 23, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BOS/UAS INCIDENT/1536E/AIR WISCONSIN 3830, CRJ7,
REPORTED A SMALL METALLIC UAS PASSING OPPOSITE DIRECTION AT 1,000 FEET
WHILE NE BOUND ON FINAL APPROACH RUNWAY 4L, 4 SW BOS. MA STATE PD
HELICOPTER INVESTIGATED, NEGATIVE FINDINGS.
8/23/14
15:36 boston massachusettsprelim info from faa ops: bos/uas
incident/1536e/air wisconsin 3830, crj7, reported a small metallic uas
passing opposite direction at 1,000 feet while ne bound on final
approach runway 4l, 4 sw bos. ma state pd helicopter investigated,
negative findings.
Herndon, Va.
Aug. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HERNDON, VA/UAS INCIDENT/1945E/N5294W, CESSNA C172,
REPORTED A UAS CAME WITHIN 20 FEET OF ACFT WHILE AT 1,500 FEET 14 NNW
HERNDON. UAS DESCRIBED AS 3 FEET TALL AND A ROTOR ON TOP 2 FEET ACROSS.
NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. INCIDENT REPORTED TO THE PURCELLVILLE, VA PD.
8/25/14
19:45 herndon virginiaupdate info from faa ops: herndon, va/uas
incident/1945e/n5294w, cessna c172, reported a uas came within 20 feet
of acft while at 1,500 feet 14 nnw herndon. uas described as 3 feet tall
and a rotor on top 2 feet across. no evasive action taken. incident
reported to the purcellville, va pd.
Falmouth, Mass.
Aug. 28, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: FALMOUTH, MA/UAS INCIDENT/1858E/BUFFALO APCH ADVISED
CANADIAN CFHPM, GULFSTREAM GLF4, REPORTED A UAS WITH GREEN LIGHTS 25
ENE CAPE COD COAST GUARD AIR STATION, FALMOUTH AT 7,500 FEET.
8/28/14
18:58 falmouth massachusettsprelim info from faa ops: falmouth, ma/uas
incident/1858e/buffalo apch advised canadian cfhpm, gulfstream glf4,
reported a uas with green lights 25 ene cape cod coast guard air
station, falmouth at 7,500 feet.
St Petersburg, Fla.
Aug. 28, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ST PETERSBURG, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1936E/ST PETERSBURG
ATCT ADVISED N94NF, VAN'S RV9, REPORTED A UAS 3 WEST ST PETERSBURG AT
800 FEET NORTHBOUND. UAS WAS 2-3 FEET IN LENGTH AND WHITE IN COLOR.
8/28/14
19:36 st petersburg floridaprelim info from faa ops: st petersburg,
fl/uas incident/1936e/st petersburg atct advised n94nf, van's rv9,
reported a uas 3 west st petersburg at 800 feet northbound. uas was 2-3
feet in length and white in color.
Washington, D.C.
Aug. 29, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/1405E/USCP REPORTED THAT
THEY HAD DETAINED AN INDIVIDUAL OPERATING A UAS WITHIN US CAPITOL
GROUND.
8/29/14 14:05 washington district
of columbiaprelim info from faa ops: washington, dc/uas
incident/1405e/uscp reported that they had detained an individual
operating a uas within us capitol ground.
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Aug. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SANTA ROSA, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1434P/HORIZON 474,
DEHAVILLAND DH8D, REPORTED A MODEL AIRCRAFT OFF THE LEFT WING WHILE NW
BOUND AT 1,300 FEET ON APPROACH, APPROX 2 MILES NE SANTA ROSA. NO
CONFLICT REPORTED. POLICE HELICOPTER INVESTIGATED, NOTHING FOUND.
8/30/14
14:34 santa rosa californiaprelim info from faa ops: santa rosa, ca/uas
incident/1434p/horizon 474, dehavilland dh8d, reported a model aircraft
off the left wing while nw bound at 1,300 feet on approach, approx 2
miles ne santa rosa. no conflict reported. police helicopter
investigated, nothing found.
Allentown, Pa.
Aug. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ALLENTOWN, PA/UAS INCIDENT/2005E/ABE ATCT REPORTED
AN UNKN UAS WAS OBSERVED APPROX 1 SW ABE. UAS LANDED AT NEARBY HS FIELD
(LEE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL), AND IT APPEARED THAT STADIUM PERSONNEL WERE
OPERATING USAS. ABE ATCT WILL NOTIFY STADIUM PERSONNEL TO CEASE
OPERATIONS OF UAS.
8/30/14 20:05 allentown
pennsylvaniaprelim info from faa ops: allentown, pa/uas
incident/2005e/abe atct reported an unkn uas was observed approx 1 sw
abe. uas landed at nearby hs field (lee valley high school), and it
appeared that stadium personnel were operating usas. abe atct will
notify stadium personnel to cease operations of uas.
Torrance, Calif.
Aug. 31, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TORRANCE, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1340P/TORRANCE ATCT
REPORTED A UAS WAS OBSERVED 3 NW ZAMPERINI FIELD, TORRANCE, CA, AT
2,400 FEET. UAS WAS DESCRIBED AS A ROTORCRAFT APPROX 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER.
LEOS WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
8/31/14 13:40
torrance californiaprelim info from faa ops: torrance, ca/uas
incident/1340p/torrance atct reported a uas was observed 3 nw zamperini
field, torrance, ca, at 2,400 feet. uas was described as a rotorcraft
approx 1 foot in diameter. leos were not notified.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 3, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: KNOXVILLE, TN/UAS INCIDENT/012000C/A REMOTELY
PILOTED UAS (QUADCOPTER WITH CAMERA ATTACHED) WAS OBSERVED OPERATING IN
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED AIRSPACE AROUND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
NEYLAND STADIUM. THE UAS WAS NEVER OBSERVED INSIDE THE PERIMETER OF THE
STADIUM. THE OPERATOR OF THE UAS WAS ORDERED BY UT POLICE TO LAND THE
AIRCRAFT WHICH HE DID.
9/3/14 0:00
knoxville tennesseeprelim info from faa ops: knoxville, tn/uas
incident/012000c/a remotely piloted uas (quadcopter with camera
attached) was observed operating in temporarily restricted airspace
around the university of tennessee neyland stadium. the uas was never
observed inside the perimeter of the stadium. the operator of the uas
was ordered by ut police to land the aircraft which he did.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Sept. 3, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LOS ANGELES, CA/UAS INCIDENT/0848P/SOUTHERN CAL
TRACON ADVISED THAT XOJET 756, CESSNA C750, VAN NUYS, CA - SANTA ANA,
CA, SOUTHBOUND AT 8,000 FEET REPORTED A SLOW MOVING SILVER BOX SHAPED
UAS NORTHBOUND AT 7,800 FEET. SCT TO NOTIFY LA COUNTY PD.
9/3/14
8:48 los angeles californiaprelim info from faa ops: los angeles,
ca/uas incident/0848p/southern cal tracon advised that xojet 756, cessna
c750, van nuys, ca - santa ana, ca, southbound at 8,000 feet reported a
slow moving silver box shaped uas northbound at 7,800 feet. sct to
notify la county pd.
Buffalo, N.Y.
Sept. 4, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BUF/UAS/1044E/BUF APPROACH REPORTED UAS 4 SSE BUF AT
2,000 FEET RED AND WHITE IN COLOR. POSSIBLY SAME QUAD COPTER AS
REPORTED IN PAST.
9/4/14 10:44 buffalo new
yorkprelim info from faa ops: buf/uas/1044e/buf approach reported uas 4
sse buf at 2,000 feet red and white in color. possibly same quad copter
as reported in past.
Santo Monica, Calif.
Sept. 4, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SANTA MONICA, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1049P/AIR CHINA 987,
B777, BEIJING, CHINA - LAX, REPORTED AN UNKN TYPE UAS AT 4,000 FEET, 14 E
SMO. NO INJURIES REPORTED. LAPD AIR SUPPORT UNIT NOTIFIED.
9/4/14
10:49 santo monica californiaprelim info from faa ops: santa monica,
ca/uas incident/1049p/air china 987, b777, beijing, china - lax,
reported an unkn type uas at 4,000 feet, 14 e smo. no injuries reported.
lapd air support unit notified.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 6, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SALT LAKE CITY, UT/UAS INCIDENT/1910M/SLC TRACON
ADVISED UNIDENTIFIED CIRRUS SR22, REPORTED A UAS PASSING 200 FEET BELOW
OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHILE S BOUND AT 10,500 FEET 10.5 SE SALT LAKE CITY.
NO CONFLICTS REPORTED. SLC ARPT PD NOTIFIED.
9/6/14
19:10 salt lake city utahprelim info from faa ops: salt lake city,
ut/uas incident/1910m/slc tracon advised unidentified cirrus sr22,
reported a uas passing 200 feet below opposite direction while s bound
at 10,500 feet 10.5 se salt lake city. no conflicts reported. slc arpt
pd notified.
Lee Summit, Mo.
Sept. 7, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LEE SUMMIT, MO/UAS/1230C/KANSAS CITY ATCT ADVISES
N154WW, PIPER PA31, REPORTED BEING OVERFLOWN BY A UAS BY 200 TO 300 FEET
AT 2,300 FEET 5 N LEE'S SUMMIT, MO. UAS SOUTHBOUND, ACFT WAS
NORTHBOUND. UAS WAS WHITE WITH 2 PROPELLERS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE
FUSELAGE. JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF NOTIFIED.
9/7/14
12:30 lee summit missouriprelim info from faa ops: lee summit,
mo/uas/1230c/kansas city atct advises n154ww, piper pa31, reported being
overflown by a uas by 200 to 300 feet at 2,300 feet 5 n lee's summit,
mo. uas southbound, acft was northbound. uas was white with 2
propellers, one on each side of the fuselage. jackson county sheriff
notified.
New York City, N.Y.
Sept. 8, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LGA/UAS INCIDENTS/1942E/LGA ATCT ADVISED THAT 3
AIRCRAFT, EXPRESSJET 5346, CRJ7; PINNACLE 4166, CRJ9; AND CHAUTAUQUA
6119, E135; REPORTED A VERY CLOSE CALL WITH A UAS ON 5 MILE FINAL FOR
RUNWAY 4, AT 1,900 FEET. NY PD AVIATION UNIT NOTIFIED.
9/8/14
19:42 new york city new yorkprelim info from faa ops: lga/uas
incidents/1942e/lga atct advised that 3 aircraft, expressjet 5346, crj7;
pinnacle 4166, crj9; and chautauqua 6119, e135; reported a very close
call with a uas on 5 mile final for runway 4, at 1,900 feet. ny pd
aviation unit notified.
Nashville, Tenn.
Sept. 10, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NASHVILLE, TN/UAS INCIDENT/1715C/ENVOY 3520, CRJ7,
ORD - BNA, REPORTED A HELO TYPE UAS ON FINAL FOR RUNWAY 20R APPROX 300
FEET AGL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF I-40 IN A SHOPPING AREA. NO EVASIVE ACTION
TAKEN BY THE PILOT. NASHVILLE METRO PD NOTIFIED.
9/10/14
17:15 nashville tennesseeprelim info from faa ops: nashville, tn/uas
incident/1715c/envoy 3520, crj7, ord - bna, reported a helo type uas on
final for runway 20r approx 300 feet agl on the north side of i-40 in a
shopping area. no evasive action taken by the pilot. nashville metro pd
notified.
Portland, Ore.
Sept. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTLAND, OR/UAS/1425P/PORT OF PORTLAND PD RECEIVED A
REPORT FROM THE FBI THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WAS FLYING A 4 PROP UAV AT
150-200 FEET OVER THE FBI BUILDING LOCATED .5 MILE EAST END OF RUNWAY
10R/28L PORTLAND. PORTLAND ATCT ALSO OBSERVED THE UAS AT THE SAME
LOCATION AT 1542P.
9/11/14 0:00 portland
oregonprelim info from faa ops: portland, or/uas/1425p/port of portland
pd received a report from the fbi that an individual was flying a 4 prop
uav at 150-200 feet over the fbi building located .5 mile east end of
runway 10r/28l portland. portland atct also observed the uas at the same
location at 1542p.
Deer Park, Texas
Sept. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: DEER PARK, TX/SECURITY/0905C/NATL RESPONSE CENTER
REPORTED A LOW FLYING PLANE WAS SEEN AT THE REFINERY THAT LOOKED LIKE A
UAS. THE ACFT WAS INITIALLY HEADING NW AND THEN TURNED NE LEAVING THE
AREA. THERE WERE NO MARKING ON THE WHITE ACFT THAT WAS FLYING LOWER THAN
A NORMAL ACFT.
9/11/14 9:05 deer park
texasprelim info from faa ops: deer park, tx/security/0905c/natl
response center reported a low flying plane was seen at the refinery
that looked like a uas. the acft was initially heading nw and then
turned ne leaving the area. there were no marking on the white acft that
was flying lower than a normal acft.
Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORLANDO, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1351E/CENTRAL FL TRACON
ADVISED N8046J, REPORTED A SMALL SILVER TYPE UAS HEADING E AT 2,500 FEET
3 W MCO. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED.
9/11/14
13:51 orlando floridaprelim info from faa ops: orlando, fl/uas
incident/1351e/central fl tracon advised n8046j, reported a small silver
type uas heading e at 2,500 feet 3 w mco. no conflicts reported.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Sept. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PHOENIX, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/1800P/N3831, EUROCOPTER
AS350, REPORTED A UAS WHILE NORTHBOUND AT 2,000 FEET 7 S DEER VALLEY
ARPT. UAV WAS CROSSING LEFT TO RIGHT THEN TURNED SOUTHBOUND AT 1,900
FEET. NO EVASIVE ACTION REQUIRED.
9/11/14
18:00 phoenix arizonaprelim info from faa ops: phoenix, az/uas
incident/1800p/n3831, eurocopter as350, reported a uas while northbound
at 2,000 feet 7 s deer valley arpt. uav was crossing left to right then
turned southbound at 1,900 feet. no evasive action required.
Cleveland, Ohio
Sept. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: CLEVELAND, OH/UAS INCIDENT/2049E/LIFE FLIGHT 3,
HELICOPTER (TYPE UNKN), REPORTED OBSERVING A UAS TRAVELLING WESTBOUND AT
1,300 FEET, VCNTY BKL ARPT. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
9/11/14
20:49 cleveland ohioprelim info from faa ops: cleveland, oh/uas
incident/2049e/life flight 3, helicopter (type unkn), reported observing
a uas travelling westbound at 1,300 feet, vcnty bkl arpt. no evasive
action taken.
Tampa, Fla.
Sept. 12, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TAMPA, FL/UAS INCIDENT/0110E/TPA ARPT OPS CONTACTED
DEN IN REF TO RECEIVING A REPORT THAT A UAS HAD BEEN OBSERVED FLYING
DOWNTOWN TAMPA (VCNTY SUN TRUST BANK BLDG). NO DESCRIPTION OF UAS. THE
LOCATION IS APPROX 6NM FROM TPA. NO IMPACT TO OPS. DEN REQUESTED TPA
ARPT OPS CONTACT TAMPA PD WITH REPORT.
9/12/14
1:10 tampa floridaprelim info from faa ops: tampa, fl/uas
incident/0110e/tpa arpt ops contacted den in ref to receiving a report
that a uas had been observed flying downtown tampa (vcnty sun trust bank
bldg). no description of uas. the location is approx 6nm from tpa. no
impact to ops. den requested tpa arpt ops contact tampa pd with report.
Everett, Wash.
Sept. 13, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: EVERETT, WA/UAS/1933P/N41896, PIPER P28A, REPORTED A
UAS 5 SSE EVERETT AT 3000-3500 FEET. NO PRIMARY TARGET WAS OBSERVED AND
PAE TOWER DID NOT SEE THE UAS.
9/13/14
19:33 everett washingtonprelim info from faa ops: everett,
wa/uas/1933p/n41896, piper p28a, reported a uas 5 sse everett at
3000-3500 feet. no primary target was observed and pae tower did not see
the uas.
Portsmouth, N.H.
Sept. 14, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTSMOUTH, NH/UAS INCIDENT/0940E/VFR N16WC, PIPER
PA31, REPORTED A 4 BLADE RECREATIONAL (LIME GREEN) UAS 200 FEET BELOW
WHILE HEADING WESTBOUND. NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PD WAS NOTIFIED .
9/14/14
9:40 portsmouth new hampshireprelim info from faa ops: portsmouth,
nh/uas incident/0940e/vfr n16wc, piper pa31, reported a 4 blade
recreational (lime green) uas 200 feet below while heading westbound.
new hampshire state pd was notified .
Quincy, Calif.
Sept. 14, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: QUINCY, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1100P/SEVERAL PEOPLE
REPORTED SEEING A UAS AT APRROXIMATELY 4,500 FEET NEAR QUINCY. UAS
APPEARS TO SELF PROPELLED, BLACK, AND INFLATIBLE .
9/14/14 11:00 quincy californiaprelim info
from faa ops: quincy, ca/uas incident/1100p/several people reported
seeing a uas at aprroximately 4,500 feet near quincy. uas appears to
self propelled, black, and inflatible .
Allentown, Pa.
Sept. 14, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ALLENTOWN, PA/UAS/1745E/ALLENTOWN ATCT REPORTED
N10VF, CESSNA C152, WHILE ON 1 MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 6 AT ALLENTOWN
ARPT, OBSERVED UAS DESCRIBED AS A RADIO CONTROLLED ACFT OFF HIS LEFT
WING, AT 300 FEET AGL, APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE FROM THRESHOLD OF RUNWAY 6.
LEOS NOT NOTIFIED.
9/14/14 17:45 allentown
pennsylvaniaprelim info from faa ops: allentown, pa/uas/1745e/allentown
atct reported n10vf, cessna c152, while on 1 mile final for runway 6
at allentown arpt, observed uas described as a radio controlled acft
off his left wing, at 300 feet agl, approximately 1 mile from threshold
of runway 6. leos not notified.
Baltimore, Md.
Sept. 15, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BALTIMORE, MD/UAS EVENT/1829E/POTOMAC TRACON ADVISED
SOUTHWEST 2501, B737, ATLANTA, GA - BWI, AT 9,000 FEET REPORTED A UAS
3,000 FEET BELOW ACFT WHILE FLYING 1 NE NOTTINGHAM VORTAC, MD (OUTSIDE
THE FRZ). PILOT COULD NOT GIVE A DISCRIPTION OF THE UAS. LEO TO BE
NOTIFIED.
9/15/14 18:29 baltimore
marylandprelim info from faa ops: baltimore, md/uas event/1829e/potomac
tracon advised southwest 2501, b737, atlanta, ga - bwi, at 9,000 feet
reported a uas 3,000 feet below acft while flying 1 ne nottingham
vortac, md (outside the frz). pilot could not give a discription of the
uas. leo to be notified.
New York, N.Y.
Sept. 17, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEW YORK, NY/UAS/0045E/PUBLIC USE PD19, HELICOPTER,
REPORTED A UAS AT 800 FEET FLYING CIRCLES AROUND HELICOPTER 5.35 S LA
GUARDIA. CLOSEST PROXIMITY TO HELICOPTER APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET. NYPD
GROUND UNITS LOCATED AND APPREHENDED OPERATOR. NO UAS DESCRIPTION
REPORTED.
9/17/14 0:45 new york new
yorkprelim info from faa ops: new york, ny/uas/0045e/public use pd19,
helicopter, reported a uas at 800 feet flying circles around helicopter
5.35 s la guardia. closest proximity to helicopter approximately 50
feet. nypd ground units located and apprehended operator. no uas
description reported.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. 17, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PHILADELPHIA, PA/UAS INCIDENT/1315E/PHL APPROACH
RECEVIED A REPORT FROM PHILADELPHIA PD OF AN UNAUTHORIZED UAS OPERATING
OVER THE PHILADELPHIA CITY HALL. NO FURTHER INFO AS TO TYPE OF VEHICLE
OR WHAT ACTION LEO HAS TAKEN.
9/17/14
13:15 philadelphia pennsylvaniaprelim info from faa ops: philadelphia,
pa/uas incident/1315e/phl approach recevied a report from philadelphia
pd of an unauthorized uas operating over the philadelphia city hall. no
further info as to type of vehicle or what action leo has taken.
Leesburg, Va.
Sept. 17, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LEESBURG, VA/UAS INCIDENT/2147E/POTOMAC TRACON
ADVISED N242AV, CESSNA C172, REPORTED A UAS WITH TWO RED LIGHTS PASSING
200 FEET ABOVE WHILE AT 1,800 FEET 36 NW DCA. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED.
9/17/14
21:47 leesburg virginiaprelim info from faa ops: leesburg, va/uas
incident/2147e/potomac tracon advised n242av, cessna c172, reported a
uas with two red lights passing 200 feet above while at 1,800 feet 36 nw
dca. no conflicts reported.
Portland, Ore.
Sept. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTLAND, OR/UAS REPORT/9-11 1427P/PORT OF PORTLAND
POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A REPORT FROM FBI AGENT [redacted] OF AN
INDIVIDUAL FLYING A 4 PROP UAS OVER THE FBI BUILDING LOCATED ADJACENT TO
NE 82ND, BETWEEN THE SURFACE AND AN ESTIMATED 150-200 FEET. THE
LOCATION OF THE FBI BUILDING IS WITHIN .5 MILE EAST RWY 28L/10R PORTLAND
INTL ARPT. AT 1442P TOWER OBSERVED THE AIRCRAFT OPERATING AS REPORTED.
9/18/14 14:27 portland oregonprelim info
from faa ops: portland, or/uas report/9-11 1427p/port of portland police
department received a report from fbi agent [redacted] of an individual
flying a 4 prop uas over the fbi building located adjacent to ne 82nd,
between the surface and an estimated 150-200 feet. the location of the
fbi building is within .5 mile east rwy 28l/10r portland intl arpt. at
1442p tower observed the aircraft operating as reported.
Laverne, Calif.
Sept. 19, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LAVERNE, CA/UAS EVENT/1405P/POC ATCT REPORTED A
SMALL 4 ROTOR UAS WITH CAMERA ATTACHED WAS REPORTED BY CONTROLLER AT NE
CORNER OF ARPT PROPERTY ALTITUDE APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET. NO IMPACT ON
OPS. UAS REPORTEDLY USED TO SURVEY A BLDG BY NEWMARK GRUB COMPANY.
9/19/14
14:05 laverne californiaprelim info from faa ops: laverne, ca/uas
event/1405p/poc atct reported a small 4 rotor uas with camera attached
was reported by controller at ne corner of arpt property altitude
approximately 75 feet. no impact on ops. uas reportedly used to survey a
bldg by newmark grub company.
Visalia, Calif.
Sept. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: VISALIA, CA/UAS/1135P/FRESNO ATCT REPORTS N54VA,
CESSNA C172, ON PHOTO MISSION WORK, AT 1,500 FEET, 3 N VISALIA
ENCOUNTERED 5 UAS 200 FEET ABOVE AND 2 UAS 500 FEET BELOW THEIR
ALTITUDE. PILOT DESCRIBED UAS AS REMOTE CONTROL GLIDERS. NO FURTHER
DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE. LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
9/20/14
11:35 visalia californiaprelim info from faa ops: visalia,
ca/uas/1135p/fresno atct reports n54va, cessna c172, on photo mission
work, at 1,500 feet, 3 n visalia encountered 5 uas 200 feet above and 2
uas 500 feet below their altitude. pilot described uas as remote control
gliders. no further description available. law enforcement has been
notified.
Portland, Ore.
Sept. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTLAND, OR/UAS INCIDENT/1357P/PORTLAND APPROACH
ADVISED N36711, PIPER P28A, 15 NM S PORTLAND AT 3,000 FEET REPORTED A
UAS, RED IN COLOR, PASSED 100 FEET LATERAL, AT THE SAME ALTITUDE. LEOS
NOT NOTIFIED.
9/20/14 13:57 portland
oregonprelim info from faa ops: portland, or/uas incident/1357p/portland
approach advised n36711, piper p28a, 15 nm s portland at 3,000 feet
reported a uas, red in color, passed 100 feet lateral, at the same
altitude. leos not notified.
Teterboro, N.J.
Sept. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TETERBORO, NJ/UAS/1708E/NEW YORK APPROACH REPORTS A
UAS PASSED IN FRONT OF PORTER 139, DE HAVILLAND DH8D, AT 4,000 FEET
HEADING NE BOUND 8 NW TETERBORO. CLOSEST PROXIMITY UNKNOWN. NO UAS
DESCRIPTION REPORTED. NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE NOTIFIED.
9/20/14
17:08 teterboro new jerseyprelim info from faa ops: teterboro,
nj/uas/1708e/new york approach reports a uas passed in front of porter
139, de havilland dh8d, at 4,000 feet heading ne bound 8 nw teterboro.
closest proximity unknown. no uas description reported. new jersey state
police notified.
San Jose, Calif.
Sept. 24, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAN JOSE, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1159P/N737TX, CESSNA C172,
REPORTED A UAS OVER CALAVERAS RESERVOIR AT 3,700 FEET. NO CONFLICT OR
PROXIMITY REPORTED.
9/24/14 11:59 san
jose californiaprelim info from faa ops: san jose, ca/uas
incident/1159p/n737tx, cessna c172, reported a uas over calaveras
reservoir at 3,700 feet. no conflict or proximity reported.
New York, N.Y.
Sept. 24, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LGA/UAS INCIDENT/1830E/DELTA 2370, B712, LGA-PBI,
REPORTED A UAS AT 1,800 FEET DURING CLIMBOUT. NO CONFLICT OR PROXIMITY
REPORTED.
9/24/14 18:30 new york new
yorkprelim info from faa ops: lga/uas incident/1830e/delta 2370, b712,
lga-pbi, reported a uas at 1,800 feet during climbout. no conflict or
proximity reported.
TERRE HAUTE, Idaho
Sept. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TERRE HAUTE, ID/UAS INCIDENT/1327M/HUF ATCT ADVISED
N25SK, CESSNA C172, REPORTED A UAS WHILE ON A 2 MILE FINAL RUNWAY 23. NO
CONFLICTS REPORTED.
9/25/14 13:27 terre
haute idahoprelim info from faa ops: terre haute, id/uas
incident/1327m/huf atct advised n25sk, cessna c172, reported a uas while
on a 2 mile final runway 23. no conflicts reported.
Gadsden, Ala.
Sept. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: GADSDEN, AL/UAS INCIDENT/1340C/ATLANTA ARTCC
ADVISED, N266DR, DIAMOND DA42, CCO-HSV, REPORTED A UAS AT 7,800 FEET 10
NW GAD HEADING SW BOUND. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED. LEOS NOT NOTIFIED.
9/25/14
13:40 gadsden alabamaprelim info from faa ops: gadsden, al/uas
incident/1340c/atlanta artcc advised, n266dr, diamond da42, cco-hsv,
reported a uas at 7,800 feet 10 nw gad heading sw bound. no conflicts
reported. leos not notified.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.
Sept. 26, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MINNEAPOLIS, MN/UAS INCIDENT/1200C/MINNEAPOLIS FSDO
REPORTED A LOCAL REAL ESTATE OPERATING A UAS APPROX .5 SE MSP. UAS
CRASHED INTO AN APARTMENT BUILDING. NO DAMAGES AND NO IMPACT TO MSP
OPERATIONS REPORTED.
9/26/14 0:00
minneapolis minnesotaprelim info from faa ops: minneapolis, mn/uas
incident/1200c/minneapolis fsdo reported a local real estate operating a
uas approx .5 se msp. uas crashed into an apartment building. no
damages and no impact to msp operations reported.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Sept. 26, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PHOENIX, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/1215P/N503PD, ENSTROM EN28,
REPORTED A UAS (QUAD-COPTER) HOVERING 300 FEET BELOW WHILE ORBITING AT
1,600 FEET, 3 WNW PHX. NO CONFLICT REPORTED.
9/26/14
0:15 phoenix arizonaprelim info from faa ops: phoenix, az/uas
incident/1215p/n503pd, enstrom en28, reported a uas (quad-copter)
hovering 300 feet below while orbiting at 1,600 feet, 3 wnw phx. no
conflict reported.
El Cajon, Calif.
Sept. 26, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: EL CAJON, CA/UAS EVENT/1800P/CITIZEN CALLER REPORTED
TO TSOC FAMS, A DRONE IN EL CAJON CA. DRONE WAS DESCRIBED AS A QUAD
COPTER TYPE UAS WITH LIGHTS, LAST SPOTTED AT 0100Z, OPERATING AT 700
FEET. ADDRESS, 1726 WAYNE FOOT AVE.
9/26/14
18:00 el cajon californiaprelim info from faa ops: el cajon, ca/uas
event/1800p/citizen caller reported to tsoc fams, a drone in el cajon
ca. drone was described as a quad copter type uas with lights, last
spotted at 0100z, operating at 700 feet. address, 1726 wayne foot ave.
Manchester, N.H.
Sept. 27, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MANCHESTER, NH/UAS INCIDENT/1328E/BOSTON TRACON
ADVISED ACFT REPORTING A GREEN UAS HOVERING AT 1,500 FEET WHILE
DEPARTING RUNWAY 35. BOSTON TRACON ADVISED ACFT WILL BE VECTORED ON A
DIFFERENT HEADING TO AVOID THE AREA IN THE VCNTY OF THE UAS. NEW
HAMPSHIRE STATE PD AND MANCHESTER PD NOTIFIED.
9/27/14
13:28 manchester new hampshireprelim info from faa ops: manchester,
nh/uas incident/1328e/boston tracon advised acft reporting a green uas
hovering at 1,500 feet while departing runway 35. boston tracon advised
acft will be vectored on a different heading to avoid the area in the
vcnty of the uas. new hampshire state pd and manchester pd notified.
Medford, Ore.
Sept. 27, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MEDFORD, OR/UAS INCIDENT/1418P/MEDFORD ATCT ADVISED
N831CD, CIRRUS SR22, 8 SE MEDFORD AT 4,000 FEET REPORTED A UNKN TYPE UAS
200 FEET BELOW. NO EVASIVE ACTION REPORTED.
9/27/14
14:18 medford oregonprelim info from faa ops: medford, or/uas
incident/1418p/medford atct advised n831cd, cirrus sr22, 8 se medford at
4,000 feet reported a unkn type uas 200 feet below. no evasive action
reported.
Hillsdale, Mich.
Sept. 27, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HILLSDALE, MI/UAS INCIDENT/1550E/TOLEDO ATCT ADVISED
N512RD, CIRRUS SR22, 10 SE HILLSDALE AT 7,500 FEET REPORTED A YELLOW
REMOTE CONTROLLED HELICOPTER 500 FEET BELOW. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
TOLEDO ATCT ADVISED LEO'S WOULD BE NOTIFIED.
9/27/14
15:50 hillsdale michiganprelim info from faa ops: hillsdale, mi/uas
incident/1550e/toledo atct advised n512rd, cirrus sr22, 10 se hillsdale
at 7,500 feet reported a yellow remote controlled helicopter 500 feet
below. no evasive action taken. toledo atct advised leo's would be
notified.
Neward, N.J.
Sept. 28, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEWARK, NJ/UAS INCIDENT/1010E/N2NJ, HELICOPTER
(POLICE), REPORTED SEEING A UAS AT 1,000 FEET 2 NE NEWARK ARPT. UAS WAS
DESCRIBED AS 2 FEET IN LENGTH WITH A CAMERA ATTACHED ON TOP.
9/28/14
10:10 neward new jerseyprelim info from faa ops: newark, nj/uas
incident/1010e/n2nj, helicopter (police), reported seeing a uas at 1,000
feet 2 ne newark arpt. uas was described as 2 feet in length with a
camera attached on top.
New York, N.Y.
Sept. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LGA/UAS REPORT/0820E/NEW YORK TRACON (N90) REPORTED
REPUBLIC 6230, CRJ7, INBOUND TO LGA AT 4,000 FEET REPORTED A
RED/BLACK/YELLOW UAS AT THE SAME ALTITUDE 2 NORTH OF THE VERRAZANO
BRIDGE THAT ALMOST HIT ACFT. NYPD AVIATION UNIT NOTIFIED.
9/30/14
8:20 new york new yorkprelim info from faa ops: lga/uas
report/0820e/new york tracon (n90) reported republic 6230, crj7, inbound
to lga at 4,000 feet reported a red/black/yellow uas at the same
altitude 2 north of the verrazano bridge that almost hit acft. nypd
aviation unit notified.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Sept. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PHOENIX, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/1215P/N503PD, ENSTROM EN28,
REPORTED A UAS (QUAD-COPTER) HOVERING 300 FEET BELOW WHILE ORBITING AT
1,600 FEET, 3 WNW PHX. NO CONFLICT REPORTED.
9/30/14
12:15 phoenix arizonaprelim info from faa ops: phoenix, az/uas
incident/1215p/n503pd, enstrom en28, reported a uas (quad-copter)
hovering 300 feet below while orbiting at 1,600 feet, 3 wnw phx. no
conflict reported.
Oswego, N.Y.
Sept. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: STATION OSWEGO, NY/UAS INCIDENT/ 9-24 1431E/AN
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON WAS OBSERVED OPERATING A QUADCOPTER THAT APPEARED TO
HAVE A CAMERA EQUIPPED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ACFT (DESCRIPTION MATCHES
THAT OF A PHANTOM DJI WITH GOPRO CAMERA. AN INQUIRY SENT TO THE NATIONAL
TARGETTING CENTER FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
9/30/14
14:31 oswego new yorkprelim info from faa ops: station oswego, ny/uas
incident/ 9-24 1431e/an unidentified person was observed operating a
quadcopter that appeared to have a camera equipped to the bottom of the
acft (description matches that of a phantom dji with gopro camera. an
inquiry sent to the national targetting center for further review.
Ontario, Calif.
Oct. 2, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ONTARIO, CA/UAS REPORT/1303P/ONTARIO ATCT REPORTED A
PRIVATE CITIZEN CALLED THE ATCT COMPLAINING THAT A NEIGHBOR WAS FLYING A
UAS OVER HIS HOME AND NEIGHBORING HOMES AT 100 FEET THE PREVIOUS
EVENING. DEN ADVISED ONT ATCT THIS WAS A LEO ISSUE.
10/2/14
13:03 ontario californiaprelim info from faa ops: ontario, ca/uas
report/1303p/ontario atct reported a private citizen called the atct
complaining that a neighbor was flying a uas over his home and
neighboring homes at 100 feet the previous evening. den advised ont atct
this was a leo issue.
College Park, Md.
Oct. 3, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: COLLEGE PARK, MD/UAS REPORT/0946E/DCA ATCT RECEIVED
REPORT FROM PG COUNTY POLICE HELICOPTER THAT A 6 BLADED UAS WAS OBSERVED
HOVERING AT TREE LEVEL AND LANDED IN A FIELD .25 MILE SOUTH CGS. LEOS
RESPONDING.
10/3/14 9:46 college park
marylandprelim info from faa ops: college park, md/uas report/0946e/dca
atct received report from pg county police helicopter that a 6 bladed
uas was observed hovering at tree level and landed in a field .25 mile
south cgs. leos responding.
Orlando, Fla.
Oct. 3, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORLANDO, FL/UAS REPORT/1100E/F11 TRACON RECEIVED
REPORT FROM PHOTO1, CESSNA C182, THAT A RED AND WHITE UAS WAS OBSERVED
HEADING WESTBOUND AT 1,500 FEET 5 SOUTH ORL. CLOSEST PROXIMITY 200 FEET.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF NOTIFIED.
10/3/14
11:00 orlando floridaprelim info from faa ops: orlando, fl/uas
report/1100e/f11 tracon received report from photo1, cessna c182, that a
red and white uas was observed heading westbound at 1,500 feet 5 south
orl. closest proximity 200 feet. orange county sheriff notified.
Birmingham, Ala.
Oct. 5, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BIRMINGHAM, AL/UAS INCIDENT/1840C/N7508Z,
HELICOPTER, REPORTED A QUADRACOPTER UAS AT 1,600 FEET INSIDE BHM CLASS C
AIRSPACE 3 SW BHM. NO EVASIVE ACTION REQUIRED. BIRMINGHAM PD NOTIFIED.
10/5/14
18:40 birmingham alabamaprelim info from faa ops: birmingham, al/uas
incident/1840c/n7508z, helicopter, reported a quadracopter uas at 1,600
feet inside bhm class c airspace 3 sw bhm. no evasive action required.
birmingham pd notified.
Washington, D.C.
Oct. 6, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/1916E/ANDREWS ATCT
REPORTED A WHITE UAS WITH RED AND BLUE LIGHTS AT 150 FEET OVER FED EX
FIELD, 7 N ANDREWS AFB. UAS OBSERVED BY PEOPLE ON THE GROUND. PRINCE
GEORGE'S COUNTY POLICE HAVE UAS OPERATORS IN CUSTODY.
10/6/14
19:16 washington district of columbiaprelim info from faa ops:
washington, dc/uas incident/1916e/andrews atct reported a white uas with
red and blue lights at 150 feet over fed ex field, 7 n andrews afb. uas
observed by people on the ground. prince george's county police have
uas operators in custody.
San Jose, Calif.
Oct. 7, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SAN JOSE, CA/UAS REPORT/0926P/SAN JOSE ATCT REPORTED
A UAS FLEW OVER RUNWAY 31L AT 600 - 700 FEET. NO CONFLICTS WERE
REPORTED. SAN JOSE PD WAS NOTIFIED.
10/7/14
9:26 san jose californiaprelim info from faa ops: san jose, ca/uas
report/0926p/san jose atct reported a uas flew over runway 31l at 600 -
700 feet. no conflicts were reported. san jose pd was notified.
Dallas, Texas
Oct. 7, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: DALLAS, TX/UAS EVENT/1409C/DALLAS FORT WORTH TRACON
ADVISED AN UNIDENTIFIED 5 FOOT UAS WITH A CAMERA ATTACHED VIOLATED CLASS
B AIRSPACE AND CRASHED (LAT/LONG 32.80/096.88) VCNTY DALLAS LOVE ARPT.
10/7/14
14:09 dallas texasprelim info from faa ops: dallas, tx/uas
event/1409c/dallas fort worth tracon advised an unidentified 5 foot uas
with a camera attached violated class b airspace and crashed (lat/long
32.80/096.88) vcnty dallas love arpt.
Madison, Miss.
Oct. 9, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MADISON, MS/UAS INCIDENT/1930C/JAN APPROACH REPORTED
N700LE, HAWKER BEECHCRAFT BE20, OBSERVED AN UNKN TYPE UAS AT 1,400
FEET, 1 SE MBO. NO INJURIES REPORTED. MADISON PD NOTIFIED .
Follow Up: Madison Police Department advised Jackson ATCT that the UAS
was being operated by a high-school football team to record their game.
They lost control of the UAS and it deviated into controlled airspace.
10/9/14
19:30 madison mississippiprelim info from faa ops: madison, ms/uas
incident/1930c/jan approach reported n700le, hawker beechcraft be20,
observed an unkn type uas at 1,400 feet, 1 se mbo. no injuries reported.
madison pd notified .
follow up: madison police department advised jackson atct that the uas
was being operated by a high-school football team to record their game.
they lost control of the uas and it deviated into controlled airspace.
New York, N.Y.
Oct. 10, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: JFK/UAS INCIDENT/1452E/ENDEAVOR AIR 3688, CRJ9,
REPORTED A POSSIBLE UAS ENCOUNTER WHILE DEPARTING JFK. NYPD AVIATION
UNIT INVESTIGATED WITH NEGATIVE FINDINGS.
10/10/14
14:52 new york new yorkprelim info from faa ops: jfk/uas
incident/1452e/endeavor air 3688, crj9, reported a possible uas
encounter while departing jfk. nypd aviation unit investigated with
negative findings.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Oct. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ANN ARBOR, MI/UAS REPORT/1915E/LEOS SEIZED AN UAS
TAKING PICTURES VCNTY OF FOOTBALL STADIUM WHILE GAME/TFR IN PROGRESS.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PD.
10/11/14 0:00
ann arbor michiganprelim info from faa ops: ann arbor, mi/uas
report/1915e/leos seized an uas taking pictures vcnty of football
stadium while game/tfr in progress. university of michigan pd.
Chandler, Ariz.
Oct. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: CHANDLER, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/0742P/CHANDLER ATCT
ADVISED N1591E, CESSNA C172, REPORTED A SMALL WHITE UAS AT 2,400 FEET 2
SW CHANDLER. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED. CHANDLER PD NOTIFIED .
10/11/14
7:42 chandler arizonaprelim info from faa ops: chandler, az/uas
incident/0742p/chandler atct advised n1591e, cessna c172, reported a
small white uas at 2,400 feet 2 sw chandler. no conflicts reported.
chandler pd notified .
Portland, Ore.
Oct. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PORTLAND, OR/UAS REPORT/1506P/PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH
REPORTED UAS HOVERING VCNTY CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HEALING, 3303 SW BOND
AVE PORTLAND, OR.
10/11/14 15:06 portland
oregonprelim info from faa ops: portland, or/uas report/1506p/public
safety dispatch reported uas hovering vcnty center for health and
healing, 3303 sw bond ave portland, or.
Houston, Texas
Oct. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HOUSTON, TX/UAS REPORT/1829C/IAH ATCT REICIEVED
REPORT FROM EXPRESS JET 5790, E-135, MAF-IAH, OBSERVED UAS HOVERING AT
1,000 FEET 5 MILE WEST IAH. LEOS RESPONDING.
10/11/14
18:29 houston texasprelim info from faa ops: houston, tx/uas
report/1829c/iah atct reicieved report from express jet 5790, e-135,
maf-iah, observed uas hovering at 1,000 feet 5 mile west iah. leos
responding.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Oct. 12, 2014
CORRECTED
INFO FROM FAA OPS: TINKER AFB, OK/UAS INCIDENT/1424C/OKLAHOMA CITY ATCT
REPORTED AN ACFT REPORTED TAKING EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID A SMALL UAS AT
4,800 FEET, 2 FEET WIDE BLACK IN COLOR WITH A CAMERA ATTACHED ON THE
BOTTOM. PILOT REPORTED UAS CAME WITHIN 10 - 20 FEET OF ACFT 10 N
TINKER. LEOS NOTIFIED.
10/12/14 14:24
oklahoma city oklahomacorrected info from faa ops: tinker afb, ok/uas
incident/1424c/oklahoma city atct reported an acft reported taking
evasive action to avoid a small uas at 4,800 feet, 2 feet wide black in
color with a camera attached on the bottom. pilot reported uas came
within 10 - 20 feet of acft 10 n tinker. leos notified.
Fresno, Calif.
Oct. 12, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: FAT/UAS INCIDENT/2335P/FAT ATCT ADVISED HWY PATROL
HELICOPTER HP40 REPORTED A UAS WITH LIGHTS WAS MANEUVERING AT 1,000 FEET
4 S FAT. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
10/12/14
23:35 fresno californiaprelim info from faa ops: fat/uas
incident/2335p/fat atct advised hwy patrol helicopter hp40 reported a
uas with lights was maneuvering at 1,000 feet 4 s fat. no evasive action
taken.
Madison, Wis.
Oct. 13, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MADISON, WI/UAS INCIDENT/10-11 1230C/AN UNIDENTIFIED
CITIZEN REPORTED SEEING A UAS OVER CAMP RANDALL STADIUM AT UNKN
ALTITUDE. THE UAS WAS DESCRIBED AS WHITE WITH FOUR SMALL PROPELLERS AND A
GOPRO CAMERA ATTACHED. LEOS WERE NOTIFIED.
10/13/14
0:30 madison wisconsinprelim info from faa ops: madison, wi/uas
incident/10-11 1230c/an unidentified citizen reported seeing a uas over
camp randall stadium at unkn altitude. the uas was described as white
with four small propellers and a gopro camera attached. leos were
notified.
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Oct. 14, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: DAYTONA BEACH, FL/UAS INCIDENT/10-11 1600E/AN
UNAUTHORIZED UAS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 FEET SQUARE WAS OPERATING A LOW
ALTITUDE OVER THE DAYTONA BEACH MUNICIPAL STADIUM AND STRIKING A CITIZEN
CAUSING MINOR ABRASION. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED BY DAYTONA BEACH
POLICE TO SOUTHERN REGIONAL OPERATION CENTER.
10/14/14
16:00 daytona beach floridaprelim info from faa ops: daytona beach,
fl/uas incident/10-11 1600e/an unauthorized uas approximately 1.5 feet
square was operating a low altitude over the daytona beach municipal
stadium and striking a citizen causing minor abrasion. the incident was
reported by daytona beach police to southern regional operation center.
Allentown, Pa.
Oct. 15, 2014
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INFO FORM FAA OPS: ALLENTOWN, PA/UAS REPORT/0750E/ABE REPORTED LOW
ALTITUDE SMALL UAS WITH RED LIGHT TRAVELLING ACROSS APPROACH END RWY 24
FROM 1 MILE SE TO .25 MILE N ABE. LEOS DISPATCHED.
10/15/14
7:50 allentown pennsylvaniaprelim info form faa ops: allentown, pa/uas
report/0750e/abe reported low altitude small uas with red light
travelling across approach end rwy 24 from 1 mile se to .25 mile n abe.
leos dispatched.
Richmond, Va.
Oct. 16, 2014
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INFO FORM FAA OPS: RICHMOND, VA/UAS REPORT/0918E/N682AT, PIPER PA44,
REPORTED HELICOPTER TYPE UAS AT 600 FEET 12 S RICHMOND HEADING
SOUTHBOUND.
10/16/14 9:18 richmond
virginiaprelim info form faa ops: richmond, va/uas report/0918e/n682at,
piper pa44, reported helicopter type uas at 600 feet 12 s richmond
heading southbound.
Hampton Roads, Va.
Oct. 16, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HAMPTON ROADS, VA/UAS INCIDENT/1910E/NORFOLK TRACON
ADVISED A CONCERNED PILOT REPORTED REPEATED SIGHTINGS OF A HIGH
PERFORMANCE UAS WITH NAVIGATION LIGHTS AT 3,000 FEET WHILE ON FINAL
APPROACH RUNWAY 5 NORFOLK. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED.
10/16/14
19:10 hampton roads virginiaprelim info from faa ops: hampton roads,
va/uas incident/1910e/norfolk tracon advised a concerned pilot reported
repeated sightings of a high performance uas with navigation lights at
3,000 feet while on final approach runway 5 norfolk. no conflicts
reported.
Norfolk, Va.
Oct. 17, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NORFOLK, VA/UAS EVENT/1530E/PSA 5180,CRJ2, REPORTED A
UAS PASSED 200 FEET BELOW ACFT WHILE ON LEFT DOWNWIND RWY 23 AT ORF.
PILOT STATED THE UAS WAS AT 2,800 FEET AND PASSED .25 MILE WEST OF ACFT
ON A LEFT DOWNWIND AND 200 FEET BELOW ACFT ALTITUDE OF 3,000. APPX
LOCATION 3 SE ORF. DATA DID NOT SHOW UAS ON RADAR AND NOT OBSERVED BY
ORF ATCT.
10/17/14 15:30 norfolk
virginiaprelim info from faa ops: norfolk, va/uas event/1530e/psa
5180,crj2, reported a uas passed 200 feet below acft while on left
downwind rwy 23 at orf. pilot stated the uas was at 2,800 feet and
passed .25 mile west of acft on a left downwind and 200 feet below acft
altitude of 3,000. appx location 3 se orf. data did not show uas on
radar and not observed by orf atct.
Miami, Fla.
Oct. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MIAMI BEACH, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1130E/MIAMI APPROACH
REPORTED AN INDIVIDUAL CONTROLLING A UAS NEAR MIAMI SEAPORT, WHERE
SEAPLANES AND CRUISE SHIPS OPERATE. OFFICER APPROACHED INDIVIDUAL AND
INSTRUCTED THEM TO DISCONTINUE UAS FLIGHT.
10/18/14
11:30 miami floridaprelim info from faa ops: miami beach, fl/uas
incident/1130e/miami approach reported an individual controlling a uas
near miami seaport, where seaplanes and cruise ships operate. officer
approached individual and instructed them to discontinue uas flight.
Miami Beach, Florida
October 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MIAMI BEACH, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1430E/N247LP, ROBINSON
R44, REPORTED A UAS OPERATING AT 400 FEET 4.78 ESE MIAMI BEACH. MIAMI
PD NOTIFIED.
10/18/14 14:30 Miami Beach, Florida preliminary information from Federal Aviation Administration operations: Miami Beach, Florida / UAS incident/1430e/N247LP, Robinson R44, reported a UAS operating at 400
feet 4.78 ESE Miami Beach. Miami Police Department notified.
Wausau, Wis.
Oct. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: WAUSAU, WI/UAS INCIDENT/1645C/MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC
REPORTED N441DP, CESSNA C172, PASSING A BLACK QUAD-COPTER APPROXIMATELY
50 FEET APART WHILE ON DESCENT 7.1 NORTH OF WAUSAU AT 4,500 FEET.
MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC NOTIFIED LEOS.
10/18/14
16:45 wausau wisconsinprelim info from faa ops: wausau, wi/uas
incident/1645c/minneapolis artcc reported n441dp, cessna c172, passing a
black quad-copter approximately 50 feet apart while on descent 7.1
north of wausau at 4,500 feet. minneapolis artcc notified leos.
Fresno, Calif.
Oct. 18, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: FRESNO, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1900P/FRESNO PD2,
HELICOPTER, WAS ADVISED BY GROUND UNIT OF A UAS OPERATING IN THE VCNTY
OF THE FRESNO FAIR GROUNDS APPROXIMATELY 150-200 AGL. NO INJURIES OR
EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
10/18/14 19:00
fresno californiaprelim info from faa ops: fresno, ca/uas
incident/1900p/fresno pd2, helicopter, was advised by ground unit of a
uas operating in the vcnty of the fresno fair grounds approximately
150-200 agl. no injuries or evasive action taken.
Greenville, S.C.
Oct. 19, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: GREENVILLE, SC/UAS INCIDENT/1733E/ GREER ATCT
REPORTED ENVOY 3279, E145, DFW - GSP, ENCOUNTERED A UAS 500-1000 FEET
OFF OF THEIR RT SIDE WHILE ON VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 4 AT 2000 FEET.
UAS WAS DESCRIBED AS THE SIZE OF A LARGE BIRD WITH FOUR ENGINES. UNKN
IF LEO WAS NOTIFIED.
10/19/14 17:33
greenville south carolinaprelim info from faa ops: greenville, sc/uas
incident/1733e/ greer atct reported envoy 3279, e145, dfw - gsp,
encountered a uas 500-1000 feet off of their rt side while on visual
approach to runway 4 at 2000 feet. uas was described as the size of a
large bird with four engines. unkn if leo was notified.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Oct. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PITTSBURGH, PA/UAS INCIDENT/1437E/AIR WISCONSIN
3815, CRJ2, AT 10,000 FEET REPORTED 1 OR 2 UAS PASSED LESS THAN 500 FEET
ABOVE MOVING SLOWLY TO SOUTH 14 SE ALLEGHENY COUNTY ARPT. UAS WERE
BLACK AND GRAY, WITH THIN BODY,5-6 FEET IN LENGTH, AND HELICOPTER TYPE
BLADES. LEO'S HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
10/20/14
14:37 pittsburgh pennsylvaniaprelim info from faa ops: pittsburgh,
pa/uas incident/1437e/air wisconsin 3815, crj2, at 10,000 feet reported 1
or 2 uas passed less than 500 feet above moving slowly to south 14 se
allegheny county arpt. uas were black and gray, with thin body,5-6 feet
in length, and helicopter type blades. leo's have been notified.
Washington, D.C.
Oct. 20, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BOLLING AFB, WASHINGTON, DC/UAS INCIDENT/1921E/JB
BOLLING POLICE REPORTED TO POTOMAC TRACON THAT A CREDIBLE SOURCE ON THE
BASE OBSERVED A UAS IN THE AREA AT 1830E. ACFT WAS AT 150 FEET AND
MANEUVERED OVER THE BASE FOR 15 MINUTES. NO DESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN OTHER
THAN GREEN AND RED LIGHTS. BOLLING POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO INVESTIGATE
AND FOUND NOTHING.
10/20/14 19:21
washington district of columbiaprelim info from faa ops: bolling afb,
washington, dc/uas incident/1921e/jb bolling police reported to potomac
tracon that a credible source on the base observed a uas in the area at
1830e. acft was at 150 feet and maneuvered over the base for 15 minutes.
no description was given other than green and red lights. bolling
police were dispatched to investigate and found nothing.
Columbus, Ga.
Oct. 24, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: COLUMBUS, GA/UAS INCIDENT/1119E/ATLANTA TRACON
ADVISED LAWSON AAF REPORTED A DATA LINK LOSS WITH A SMALL HAND HELD
MILITARY UAS. THE UAS LAST KNOWN ALTITUDE 650 FEET, SW BOUND WITH A FUEL
EXHAUST TIME OF APPROX 40 MINUTES. EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN THE RESTRICTED
AREA.
10/24/14 11:19 columbus
georgiaprelim info from faa ops: columbus, ga/uas incident/1119e/atlanta
tracon advised lawson aaf reported a data link loss with a small hand
held military uas. the uas last known altitude 650 feet, sw bound with a
fuel exhaust time of approx 40 minutes. expected to remain in the
restricted area.
Joplin, Mo.
Oct. 24, 2014
MOR
on UAS activity Joplin, MO
MOR Alert for JLN
Number: JLN-M-2014/10/24-0001
Type: Other
Date/Time: Oct 24, 2014 - 1340Z
A/C: UAV (UAV)
Summary: UAV OPERATIONS WERE BEING CONDUCTED AT THE JOPLIN REGIONAL
AIRPORT WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY. THE AIRPORT MANAGER WAS
COMUNICATING WITH THE LOCAL CONTROLLER ON TOWER FREQUENCY 119.8 AND
MANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS WERE BEING CONDUCTED ON RUNWAY 13. A PILOT IN
THE PATTERN FOR RUNWAY 13 LATER REQUESTED TO OPERATE ON RUNWAY 18.
THERE WAS NO NOTAM FOR THE OPERATUION. AFTER REVIEWING JO 7210.873, IT
APPEARED THAT WE MAY BE OPERATING OUTSIDE OF APPROPRIATE PROTOCOLS AND
REQUESTED CLARIFICATION FROM SUPPORT MANAGER AT WICHITA TOWER. SHE
ADVISED ME TO CONTACT [redacted]. MR [redacted] ADVISED THAT THE
OPERATION WAS ILLEGAL AND THAT WE NEEDED TO TERMINATE THE OPERATION
IMMEDIATELY AND FILE AN MOR. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD ADVISE FLIGHT
STANDARDS ABOUT THE INCIDENT. THE AIRPORT MANAGER WAS CONTACTED AT 1433Z
AND ADVISED THAT IT WAS AN ILLEGAL OPERATION AND THE UAV LANDED SHORTLY
THEREAFTER.
10/24/14 13:40 joplin missourimor on uas
activity joplin, mo
mor alert for jln
number: jln-m-2014/10/24-0001
type: other
date/time: oct 24, 2014 - 1340z
a/c: uav (uav)
summary: uav operations were being conducted at the joplin regional
airport when i arrived at the facility. the airport manager was
comunicating with the local controller on tower frequency 119.8 and
manned aircraft operations were being conducted on runway 13. a pilot in
the pattern for runway 13 later requested to operate on runway 18.
there was no notam for the operatuion. after reviewing jo 7210.873, it
appeared that we may be operating outside of appropriate protocols and
requested clarification from support manager at wichita tower. she
advised me to contact [redacted]. mr [redacted] advised that the
operation was illegal and that we needed to terminate the operation
immediately and file an mor. he said that he would advise flight
standards about the incident. the airport manager was contacted at 1433z
and advised that it was an illegal operation and the uav landed shortly
thereafter.
Medford, Ore.
Oct. 24, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: MFR/UAS EVENT/1740P/MFR ATCT ADVISED BY N33MS, PAY2,
AT 5,000 FEET REPORTED A LARGE 4 BLADED PROPELLER UAS HEADING NE AT
4,000 FEET 5 W MFR.
10/24/14 17:40 medford
oregonprelim info from faa ops: mfr/uas event/1740p/mfr atct advised by
n33ms, pay2, at 5,000 feet reported a large 4 bladed propeller uas
heading ne at 4,000 feet 5 w mfr.
New York, N.Y.
Oct. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: LGA/UAS INCIDENT/1047E/LGA ATCT ADVISED UNITED 674,
B752, AND WESTJET 1204, B736, WHILE ON 8 MILE FINAL FOR RUNWAY 22,
DESCENDING FROM 3,000 FEET REPORTED OBSERVING A SMALL UAS, BROWN IN
COLOR. UAS APPROXIMATE LOCATION NEAR GOLF COURSE. NO EVASIVE ACTION
TAKEN. LGA ADVISED NOTIFYING LEO'S.
10/25/14
10:47 new york new yorkprelim info from faa ops: lga/uas
incident/1047e/lga atct advised united 674, b752, and westjet 1204,
b736, while on 8 mile final for runway 22, descending from 3,000 feet
reported observing a small uas, brown in color. uas approximate location
near golf course. no evasive action taken. lga advised notifying leo's.
Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Oct. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI/UAS INCIDENT/1400C/PLEASANT
PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A DARK GRAY UAS WITH A 4-5 FOOT WING
SPAN AND A PROPELLER ON THE REAR WAS FLYING OVER THE WISCONSIN ELECTRIC
PLEASANT PRAIRIE POWER PLANT.
10/25/14
14:00 pleasant prairie wisconsinprelim info from faa ops: pleasant
prairie, wi/uas incident/1400c/pleasant prairie police department
reported a dark gray uas with a 4-5 foot wing span and a propeller on
the rear was flying over the wisconsin electric pleasant prairie power
plant.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Oct. 25, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: KNOXVILLE, TN/UAS INCIDENT/1748E/KNOXVILLE TRACON
REPORTED A QUAD COPTER AT 50 FEET BEING FLOWN ADJACENT NEYLAND STADIUM,
LOCATED ON CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE DURING FOOTBALL GAME,
WHILE TFR IN EFFECT. FBI ON SITE STOPPED ACTIVITY.
10/25/14
17:48 knoxville tennesseeprelim info from faa ops: knoxville, tn/uas
incident/1748e/knoxville tracon reported a quad copter at 50 feet being
flown adjacent neyland stadium, located on campus of the university of
tennessee during football game, while tfr in effect. fbi on site stopped
activity.
New Orleans, La.
Oct. 26, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: NEW ORLEANS, LA/UAS INCIDENT/1213C/N36CA, NORTH
AMERICAN T6, REPORTED A UAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AT 900 FEET .5 S
RUNWAY 36R AND 300 FEET OFF RIGHT WING DESCRIBED AS A SMALL HELICOPTER.
NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
10/26/14 12:13
new orleans louisianaprelim info from faa ops: new orleans, la/uas
incident/1213c/n36ca, north american t6, reported a uas in the traffic
pattern at 900 feet .5 s runway 36r and 300 feet off right wing
described as a small helicopter. no evasive action taken.
Orlando, Fla.
Oct. 26, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORLANDO, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1800E/ CENTRAL FLORIDA
TRACON REPORTED SPIRIT 713, A319, ENCOUNTERED A UAS BELOW ACFT AT 11,000
FEET 15 W OF ORL. UAS WAS DESCRIBED AS HAVING A RED VERTICAL STABILIZER
AND A BLUE BODY. NO RADAR TARGETS REPORTED. UNKN IF LEO WAS NOTIFIED.
10/26/14
18:00 orlando floridaprelim info from faa ops: orlando, fl/uas
incident/1800e/ central florida tracon reported spirit 713, a319,
encountered a uas below acft at 11,000 feet 15 w of orl. uas was
described as having a red vertical stabilizer and a blue body. no radar
targets reported. unkn if leo was notified.
Allentown, Pa.
Oct. 27, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ALLENTOWN, PA/UAS INCIDENT/0958E/N15XD, DEHAVILLAND
DHC7, REPORTED SEEING A UAS AT 2,000 FEET 9.5 SW ALLENTOWN ARPT. NO
DESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN. PENNSYLVANIA STATE PD WAS NOTIFIED.
10/27/14
9:58 allentown pennsylvaniaprelim info from faa ops: allentown, pa/uas
incident/0958e/n15xd, dehavilland dhc7, reported seeing a uas at 2,000
feet 9.5 sw allentown arpt. no description was given. pennsylvania state
pd was notified.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Oct. 27, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX/UAS INCIDENT/1330C/MILITARY
OMAHA21, MQJ9, UAS SPILLED OUT OF THE TFR BELOW 15,000 FEET. SUBJECT OF A
SIGNIFICANT MOR. NO LOSS OF SEPN REPORTED. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL
WAS ADVISED BY AIR AND MARINE OPERATION CENTER (AMOC).
10/27/14
13:30 corpus christi texasprelim info from faa ops: corpus christi,
tx/uas incident/1330c/military omaha21, mqj9, uas spilled out of the tfr
below 15,000 feet. subject of a significant mor. no loss of sepn
reported. customs and border patrol was advised by air and marine
operation center (amoc).
Houston, Texas
Oct. 28, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HOUSTON INT'L, TX/UAS INCIDENT/10-11 1757C/EXPRESSS
JET 5790, E145, INBOUND FOR RUNWAY 8R WHILE ON A 5 MILE FINAL AT 1,700
FEET REPORTED SEEING A UAS AT OR ABOUT 1,000 FEET AND WAS RED AND WHITE
IN COLOR. NO REPORT OF LEOS WERE NOTIFIED.
10/28/14
17:57 houston texasprelim info from faa ops: houston int'l, tx/uas
incident/10-11 1757c/expresss jet 5790, e145, inbound for runway 8r
while on a 5 mile final at 1,700 feet reported seeing a uas at or about
1,000 feet and was red and white in color. no report of leos were
notified.
Andrews AFB, Md.
Oct. 30, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ANDREWS AFB, MD/UAS INCIDENT/1810E/NCRCC REPORTS A
REMOTE CONTROL ACFT OPERATING VCNTY ANDREWS AFB WATER TOWER. LEOS
RESPONDING.
10/30/14 18:10 andrews afb
marylandprelim info from faa ops: andrews afb, md/uas
incident/1810e/ncrcc reports a remote control acft operating vcnty
andrews afb water tower. leos responding.
Bedford, Mass.
Oct. 31, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: BEDFORD, MA/UAS INCIDENT/1456E/BEDFORD ATCT ADVISED
N75202, PIPER P28A, REPORTED A WHITE UAS AT 2,700 FEET 4 NW BEDFORD. NO
CONFLICTS REPORTED. LOCAL PD NOTIFIED AT 911.
10/31/14
14:56 bedford massachusettsprelim info from faa ops: bedford, ma/uas
incident/1456e/bedford atct advised n75202, piper p28a, reported a white
uas at 2,700 feet 4 nw bedford. no conflicts reported. local pd
notified at 911.
Orlando, Fla.
Nov. 2, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORLANDO, FL/UAS REPORT/1439E/SFB ATCT REICIEVED
REPORT FROM CONNECTION 215, CESSNA C172, SFB-SFB, OBSERVED UAS 100 FEET
BELOW AND TO THE RIGHT AT 1,000 FEET 4.5 SW SFB. LEOS RESPONDING.
11/2/14
14:39 orlando floridaprelim info from faa ops: orlando, fl/uas
report/1439e/sfb atct reicieved report from connection 215, cessna c172,
sfb-sfb, observed uas 100 feet below and to the right at 1,000 feet 4.5
sw sfb. leos responding.
Van Nuys, Calif.
Nov. 4, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: VAN NUYS, CA/UAS INCIDENT/1130P/BURBANK ATCT
RECEIVED REPORT FROM N14TV, EUROCOPTER AS50, REFERENCE A CAMERA EQUIPPED
UAS ORBITING 10 ESE VAN NUYS NEAR THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN AT BETWEEN 1,800
AND 1,900 FEET. LAPD AIR UNIT NOTIFIED.
11/4/14
11:03 van nuys californiaprelim info from faa ops: van nuys, ca/uas
incident/1130p/burbank atct received report from n14tv, eurocopter as50,
reference a camera equipped uas orbiting 10 ese van nuys near the
hollywood sign at between 1,800 and 1,900 feet. lapd air unit notified.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Nov. 8, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: HONOLULU, HI/UAS INCIDENT/0700L/USCG REPORTED THE
ADMIRAL'S RESIDENCE AT DIAMOND HEAD LIGHTHOUSE WAS OVERFLOWN BY A DJ
PHANTOM QUADCOPTER UAS OPERATED BY A PHOTOGRAPHER. NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
IMPACT ON NAS. NO OTHER AIRCRAFT INVOLVED.
11/8/14
7:00 honolulu hawaiiprelim info from faa ops: honolulu, hi/uas
incident/0700l/uscg reported the admiral's residence at diamond head
lighthouse was overflown by a dj phantom quadcopter uas operated by a
photographer. no property damage or impact on nas. no other aircraft
involved.
Ormond Beach, Fla.
Nov. 8, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: ORMOND BEACH, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1000E/DAYTON BEACH
APCH ADVISED N21161, PIPER PA44, AT 1,600 FEET 10 W OMN VOR REPORTED A
UAS WITHIN 600-700 FEET. NO CONFLICTS REPORTED. PILOT REPORTED UAS HAD A
OPERATING TRANSPONDER. VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF NOTIFIED.
11/8/14
10:00 ormond beach floridaprelim info from faa ops: ormond beach,
fl/uas incident/1000e/dayton beach apch advised n21161, piper pa44, at
1,600 feet 10 w omn vor reported a uas within 600-700 feet. no conflicts
reported. pilot reported uas had a operating transponder. volusia
county sheriff notified.
Tuscon, Ariz.
Nov. 8, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TUCSON, AZ/UAS INCIDENT/1820M/TUCSON APPROACH
ADVISED UNIDENTIFIED DRONE FLEW OVER THE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL STADIUM. FBI AWARE AND NOTIFIED TUCSON APPROACH. NO IMPACT TO
ATC AND NOT OBSERVED ON RADAR.
11/8/14
18:20 tuscon arizonaprelim info from faa ops: tucson, az/uas
incident/1820m/tucson approach advised unidentified drone flew over the
arizona state university football stadium. fbi aware and notified tucson
approach. no impact to atc and not observed on radar.
Sarasota, Fla.
Nov. 9, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: SARASOTA, FL/UAS INCIDENT/1630E/N5496P, PIPER PA24,
REPORTED SEEING A UAS AT 7,000 FEET 21 S OF SARASOTA. THE DESCRIPTION
WAS 4-5 FEET WIDE WITH A BRIGHT SHINING METALLIC COLOR, WINGS AND A PROP
ON THE BACK. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. SARASOTA COUNTY PD NOTIFIED .
11/9/14
16:30 sarasota floridaprelim info from faa ops: sarasota, fl/uas
incident/1630e/n5496p, piper pa24, reported seeing a uas at 7,000 feet
21 s of sarasota. the description was 4-5 feet wide with a bright
shining metallic color, wings and a prop on the back. no evasive action
taken. sarasota county pd notified .
Wichita, Kan.
Nov. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: WICHITA, KS/UAS INCIDENT/1150C/SOUTHWEST 12, B737,
DESCENDED OUT OF 11,000 FEET REPORTED SEEING A SMALL, HIGH WING SLOW
MOVING ACFT. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN.
11/11/14
11:50 wichita kansasprelim info from faa ops: wichita, ks/uas
incident/1150c/southwest 12, b737, descended out of 11,000 feet reported
seeing a small, high wing slow moving acft. no evasive action taken.
Trenton, N.J.
Nov. 11, 2014
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INFO FROM FAA OPS: TRENTON, NJ/UAS INCIDENT/1709E/TRENTON ATCT ADVISED
THAT FRONTIER 928, A319, STL - TTN, SOUTHBOUND ON FINAL APPROACH TO
RUNWAY 24 REPORTED A CIRCULAR SHAPED UAS WITH 6 TRIPOD TYPE LIGHTS
CIRCLING BETWEEN 1,500 - 1,600 FEET 3 NE TRENTON ARPT.
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