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, though the plane sustained only minor damage and landed safely.
- While adhering to distance restrictions, the drone was flying significantly above the legal 90-meter (295-foot) ceiling, reaching an altitude of 450 meters (1,500 feet).
- Transport Minister Marc Garneau expressed relief but warned of potential catastrophic outcomes if a drone were to hit a cockpit or engine, noting aircraft vulnerability during landing approaches.
- Multiple parties, including Transport Canada and local police, are cooperating in the ongoing investigation into the accident.
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