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2 clusters · 3 sources · 11 days · First seen · Last updated

UK aviation safety investigations into aerial sightings

Overview

An investigation by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) is underway following reports of unidentified aerial objects near major UK airports. An Airbus A319 pilot reported a disc-shaped object, described as a “flying saucer”, passing within 30 to 90 meters of the aircraft’s right wing while descending toward Gatwick Airport.

Similar disturbances have been reported near Heathrow Airport, where an Airbus A321 crew observed a drone-like object flying dangerously close to the aircraft. While radar records showed no trace of the object at Gatwick, the UKAB has classified the event as a C-level risk, noting that while there was no immediate collision danger, normal safety margins were reduced. The nature of the objects—whether drones, balloons, or other vehicles—remains undetermined.

Entities

UK Airprox Board · Heathrow Airport · Gatwick Airport · American Airlines · Airbus A319

Timeline

  1. about 2 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Gatwick Airport pilot reports disc-shaped object near aircraft

    A pilot reported a disc-shaped object, potentially a drone, flying within 30 to 90 meters of an Airbus A319 during an approach to London's Gatwick Airport.

  2. 11 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    Gatwick Airport UFO sighting prompts safety investigation

    A pilot saw a disc‑shaped object near Gatwick Airport in April 2026; the UK Airprox Board opened a safety probe, noting no radar trace and classifying the incident as a C‑level risk.

Sources

metropoles.com · nahoradanoticia.com.br · ovnihoje.com