Accident unknown UAV ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 300092
 
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Date:Friday 6 May 2016
Time:
Type:unknown UAV
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Gatineau Park, QC -   Canada
Phase: En route
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:Gatineau Park, QC
Destination airport:Gatineau Park, QC
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
In Gatineau Park, several unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights were conducted for research purposes with the permission of Gatineau Park staff. During one of the flights, a small group of birds (4 turkey vultures) approached the UAV; to stay clear of the birds the pilot reduced altitude and the UAV collided with a tree. The UAV did not collide with any of the birds. The UAV got stuck high (20-25m) up in the tree, and the crew (pilot, ground supervisor and visual observer) were unable to retrieve it. No persons or animals were endangered or harmed in any way as a result of the incident.

Sources:

TSB A14O0149

Revision history:

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22-Oct-2022 08:27 harro Added

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