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ASRS 2035626

ACN 2035626 · 2023-09 · Helicopter

Part 135 helicopter pilot reported a near midair collision with a UAS during initial climb.

Rotary Wing Aircraft Flight Crew Reports Initial ClimbPart 135

Pilot narrative

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

Shortly after takeoff from 30th St Heliport JRA in NYC at approximately 300 ft. and 30 kts, the right seat pilot (pilot monitoring) observed an quad copter type drone off our nose (20-30 ft.) and slightly below (20 ft.) moving right to left. Shortly after seeing the drone he saw it pitch over and descend from view. Left seat pilot (flying) never saw the drone. There was no NOTAM for drone ops and JRA was not aware of any drone ops in the area.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Airspace Violation
  • Conflict
  • Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Human Factors
Primary Problem
Human Factors

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