FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officials said.
'Put a hole in the wing': Illegal drone hits LA firefighting aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident from the ongoing Palisades Fire after a drone collided with a firefighting aircraft as both flew over Los Angeles on Thursday. “The aircraft landed safely,
Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades Fire
It's unclear how long the aircraft will be inoperable. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, who issued a stern reminder to civilians that flying a drone in the midst of firefighting efforts is a federal crime and punishable by up to 12 months in prison or a fine of up to $75,
Firefighting aircraft hit by drone
A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying drones in a fire zone is illegal and violators can face hefty fines.
Civilian drone hits, damages L.A. firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. Deta
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