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ASRS 2276414

ACN 2276414 · 2025-08 · Medium Transport

Air carrier flight crew reported an airborne conflict with a UAS during final approach. No evasive action was taken.

Pilot narratives

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

Reporter 1

While on 8 mile final for 27R PHL at about 2900ft. A drone flew pass our flight path from left to right at about 20 to 30 ft above us and less than 1 mile in front of us. Every drone should have a built in technology that keep them away from a Class B through D airspace. Drones should have ATC transponders.

Reporter 2

While on an 8 mile final for 27R into PHL at 2,800 ft, a drone passed our flight path from left to right about 20-30 feet above us and 1 mile or less in front of us. Drones should have ATC transponders. Every drone should have a built in technology to keep them away from a Class B through D airspace.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Conflict

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Human Factors
Primary Problem
Human Factors

ASRS reports are voluntary, de-identified by NASA, and represent the reporter's perspective; they are not investigated and cannot be used to infer prevalence. Authoritative source: asrs.arc.nasa.gov ↗