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ASRS 2293120

ACN 2293120 · 2025-10 · Small Aircraft

Flight Instructor reported an NMAC with a UAS during initial approach. No evasive action was taken.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Reports Initial ApproachPart 91

Pilot narrative

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

On a left base for 5L, I noticed a white drone with four arms that I'd estimate was about two feet across to the right of and below us. We were at approximately 2,500 feet and to the North/ Northwest of HORNT, South of Plainfield when I spotted it. It was in view for 2- 3 seconds before it disappeared under our right wing.

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

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 ↗