ASRS 2279076
ACN 2279076 · 2025-08 · Small UAS (At or above 0.55 lbs and less than 55 lbs)
Part 107 UAS pilot reported they inadvertently flew in controlled airspace without authorization due to an error made when using a LAANC app.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
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While operating under Part 107, I received LAANC authorization for a grid near El Paso International Airport. After flight completion, I reviewed my telemetry and realized that due to app lag/incorrect pin placement, I had actually flown in adjacent Class C airspace that was not covered by my authorization. The operation was brief, under 400ft altitude, and no conflicts with manned aircraft were observed. The error was unintentional and discovered only after the flight. In the future, I will cross-check LAANC authorizations with the FAA's B4UFLY app and verify grid location before launch to prevent recurrence.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Airspace Violation
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Human Factors
- Primary Problem
- Human Factors
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