by Jim Timm
There were two Near Mid Air Collision incidents with UAS reported during the period from May 15, 2026 through June 10, 2026, both occurred on May 16.
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
The issue in this NMAC is the unofficial flight of a UAS.
An air carrier reported a UAS on departure from PHX, and no evasive maneuver was needed. There was no impact on the airport operations. The incident was reported to the Airport Police
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
The issue in this NMAC is the unofficial flight of a UAS.
An A320 reported seeing a drone while on final at PHX. The pilot reported they were at 500 AGL and the drone passed 20-40 feet above them.