In its preliminary report, Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System (CADORS) says a police drone caused “major damage” when it crashed into a Cessna 172N near Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ) in Toronto on August 10.
Preliminary Report in on Accident Between Police Drone, Cessna 172N
Key Takeaways:
- A police drone caused "major damage" to a Cessna 172N near Buttonville Municipal Airport after colliding with it on August 10.
- The Cessna, carrying an instructor and student, was on final approach when the incident occurred, but landed safely with no injuries reported.
- The drone was operated by the York Regional Police as part of an investigation, and Nav Canada was not informed of its operation.
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