ATSB 11jul2017: Australian landing plane hit unknown object

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ATSB 11jul2017: Australian landing plane hit unknown object

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...a birdhit after all, or indeed a drone :?:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=196617

http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/inv ... -2017-073/
The pilot advised air traffic control that, during final approach to runway 03L at Parafield Airport at about 1830 Central Standard Time, the aircraft struck an object, which was potentially a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The aircraft sustained minor damage to the right wing. Initial search of the area under the flightpath did not locate the object.

The ATSB investigation is continuing. Initial activities will involve examining the aircraft and interviewing the pilot.
November 2024 update at FokkerNews.nl....
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