A drone struck a plane on one of its wings while on approach to Québec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport on Thursday. The plane was operated by local charter airline Skyjet.
Drone Hits Commercial Aircraft in Canada
Key Takeaways:
- A drone struck a Skyjet commercial aircraft on approach to Québec City airport, marking Canada's first such incident.
- The plane sustained minor damage and landed safely, but Transport Minister Marc Garneau warned of the potential for catastrophic results from drone collisions.
- The drone was flying at 450 meters (1,500 feet), significantly exceeding the regulated 90-meter (295-foot) altitude limit.
- An investigation involving multiple transportation and police agencies is currently underway.
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