Bearskin SW4 at Kitchener on Nov 22nd 2015, clears UAV by just 10 feet

Last Update: December 9, 2015 / 22:02:38 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 22, 2015

Classification
Incident

Flight number
JV-506

Departure
Kitchener, Canada

Destination
Timmins, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GYRL

Aircraft Type
FAIRCHILD (1) SA-227CC Metro

ICAO Type Designator
SW4

A Bearskin Airlines Swearingen SA-227AC Metro III, registration C-GYRL performing flight JV-506 from Kitchener,ON to Timmins,ON (Canada), was climbing through 1900 feet out of Kitchener's runway 32 about 0.5nm northwest of the aerodrome when the crew reported they had missed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by 10 feet. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Timmins without further incident.

The Canadian TSB rated the occurrence as "risk of collision", there were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 22, 2015

Classification
Incident

Flight number
JV-506

Departure
Kitchener, Canada

Destination
Timmins, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GYRL

Aircraft Type
FAIRCHILD (1) SA-227CC Metro

ICAO Type Designator
SW4

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways