Drone Collides with Commercial Plane Over Quebec City

Oct. 16, 2017

Canada’s transport minister called on drone operators to fly responsibly after one of the aerial vehicles struck a commercial flight above Quebec City on Thursday.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau said the incident occurred on Thursday when a Skyjet plane was struck by a drone as it approached the Jean Lesage airport.

In a statement, Garneau said it was the first time a drone has hit a commercial aircraft in Canada. The plane sustained minor damage and landed safely at the airport.

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