ASRS 2279983
ACN 2279983 · 2025-08 · Medium Large Transport, Low Wing, 2 Turbojet Eng
Air carrier pilot reported an NMAC with a UAS during initial approach. No evasive action was taken.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
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Flying the ILS 19R a drone was observed passing within 200-300 feet of the aircraft through approximately 2300 ft. MSL. Aircraft was within .2 NM of the fix JMBOB. Drone was a black quadcopter type, initally looked like a bird, the closer we got we thought it was a ballon due to the lack of relative motion observed, once abeam the object in question was very visible, without a doubt it was a black drone. Four propellers, resembling a hobby drone. No evasive action was needed to dodge the drone but the fact that I was able to clearly identify details of the drone leads me to believe it was dangerously close to our aircraft. Cause: Illegal drone flying
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Airspace Violation
- Conflict
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Environment - Non Weather Related
- Primary Problem
- Environment - Non Weather Related
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