Drone collides with passenger jet over Quebec City

[FlyingElvii]

This is going to kill someone, sooner or later.
The Minister calls for "Operators to follow regs". Do you really think a 12 yr. old looking for monetized YouTube hits cares about regs??


Canada’s transport minister called on drone operators to fly responsibly after one of the aerial vehicles struck a commercial flight above Quebec City on Thursday.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the incident occurred on Thursday when a Skyjet plane was struck by a drone as it approached the Jean Lesage airport.

In a statement, Garneau said it was the first time a drone has hit a commercial aircraft in Canada. The plane sustained minor damage and landed safely at the airport.

“I am extremely relieved that the aircraft only sustained minor damage and was able to land safely,” he said.

An airport spokesman said the plane was arriving from Rouyn-Noranda with eight people aboard when it was struck about three kilometres from the airport.

http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/mobile/drone-collides-with-passenger-jet-over-quebec-city-1.3633047

 

[jim.nelson]

I suspect that "minor damage" will cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair.

 

[mscard88]

Just a matter of time before a drone caused a crash.

 

[N659HB]

Just a matter of time before a drone caused a crash.

Or a turbine-powered RC model flying 471 mph. I'll try to post a link shortly.

 

[N659HB]

Here ya go.

 

[kyleb]

Or a turbine-powered RC model flying 471 mph. I'll try to post a link shortly.

Turbine drone guy probably isn't a 12 year old who's just just jacking around without any thought of the consequences. That drone cost a fair amount, so I assume the owner has enough assets to make him fly it very responsibly.

 

[mscard88]

Here ya go.

Damn impressive!