I’m a Pilot in Command course student, and I’m trying to build a checklist for what to do if a drone collides with a manned aircraft. I’ve already added steps like bringing the drone safely to the ground and taking note of the flight direction and any markings on the aircraft. But what should be done after that?
Also, just to clarify, the theoretical flight is fully legal, following all Part 107 regulations and airspace rules.
#1. Don’t collide with another aircraft, manned or unmanned.
Brennan said:
#1. Don’t collide with another aircraft, manned or unmanned.
Haha, luckily that’s already part of the plan!
Honestly, this is a pointless exercise. If any drone collides with a manned aircraft, it’s likely destroyed, and all the PIC has to do is call emergency services.
Darcy said:
Honestly, this is a pointless exercise. If any drone collides with a manned aircraft, it’s likely destroyed, and all the PIC has to do is call emergency services.
I get that, but I’m building a checklist just in case it’s not completely destroyed. One thing I’m adding is to check the battery if possible to make sure it didn’t ignite after hitting the ground.
@Zadie
That’s a great addition! You could probably add basic things like ‘call 911’ and ‘document everything that happened’ to pad it out.
You’ll need to report the incident to the FAA and NTSB.
First step should always be making sure your drone is no longer a threat to anyone, followed by addressing any injuries. After that, document everything for reporting. Depending on the severity, you may need to report the incident to the FAA and/or NTSB.