Drone Hits Airbus At Heathrow Airport

(RTTNews) - A drone reportedly hit an Airbus A320 flight from Geneva as it was landing at Heathrow airport in U.K. The plane, with 132 passengers and five crew members on board, however landed safely. The pilot reported the incident and the police has started investigation.

British law has banned flying of drones near the airport and breaking of the law can attract penalties and imprisonment of up to five years. Drones are not supposed to fly above 400 feet from ground.

Pilots have been complained of near misses at the airports that would have lead to fatal accidents. Earlier in February, IATA has warned about the threat of drones near the airports.

In U.S. drone owners are required to register before taking up the first flight.