by Benson Agoha | Aviation
A hovercraft, also known as light drone, reportedly hit a British Airways plane as it comes in to land at Heathrow Airport, last night.
The pilot on a flight into Heathrow Airport from Geneva later told police he believes a drone struck the aircraft as it landed. The plane, carrying 132 passengers and 5 crew members, landed safely.
The incident, said to have been witness by Travellers has bee reported to the Police after the Pilot filed in an incidence report.
According to the Press Association, British Airways flight BA727 from Geneva was struck by what was believed to be a drone, as it came in to land at Heathrow Airport.
And according to one reporter, the incidence happened at about 12:50 BST.
The incidence, now being investigated by Aviation Police is a big concern due to potential abuses by other licence holders, even though British counter-terror police have reportedly used drones at airports for surveillance purposes themselves.
The pilot on a flight into Heathrow Airport from Geneva later told police he believes a drone struck the aircraft as it landed. The plane, carrying 132 passengers and 5 crew members, landed safely.
The incident, said to have been witness by Travellers has bee reported to the Police after the Pilot filed in an incidence report.
According to the Press Association, British Airways flight BA727 from Geneva was struck by what was believed to be a drone, as it came in to land at Heathrow Airport.
And according to one reporter, the incidence happened at about 12:50 BST.
The incidence, now being investigated by Aviation Police is a big concern due to potential abuses by other licence holders, even though British counter-terror police have reportedly used drones at airports for surveillance purposes themselves.
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| * Screenshots of pages from the Aviation Code. |
Aviation Police confirmed saying officers are investigating after speaking to the pilot following his report.
Aviation Police tweeted "This is dangerous, it is also a crime. Please be aware of the rules before you start flying a drone."
Aviation Police tweeted "This is dangerous, it is also a crime. Please be aware of the rules before you start flying a drone."
The British Civil Aviation Authority, which issues flying permissions, places responsibility on the shoulder of the flyer of the drone and it is duty to be aware of the rules that are in place to keep every safe.
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| * Screenshots of pages from the Aviation Code. |
The CAA advices flyer of drones to follow these simple steps contained in the Drone Code, to make sure they are flying safely and legally.
* Make sure you can see your drone at all times and don't fly higher than 400 feet
* Always keep your drone away from aircraft, helicopters, airports and airfields
* Use your common sense and fly safely; you could be prosecuted if you don't.
However, the CAA advises that drones fitted with cameras must not be flown:
* within 50 metres of people, vehicles, buildings or structures or
* over congested areas or large gatherings such as concerts and sports events
* Always keep your drone away from aircraft, helicopters, airports and airfields
* Use your common sense and fly safely; you could be prosecuted if you don't.
However, the CAA advises that drones fitted with cameras must not be flown:
* within 50 metres of people, vehicles, buildings or structures or
* over congested areas or large gatherings such as concerts and sports events
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