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
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