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B-737 captain reported encountering a drone while being vectored for landing at phx.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1660274 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201906 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | P50.TRACON |
| State Reference | AZ |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Descent |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Conflict NMAC |
Narrative:
While descending on a radar vector from the north; left base; runway 08; the first officer and I witnessed a drone aircraft passing off the left wing of the aircraft. We were at 5;800M (approximately 3;700 feet AGL). It was difficult to ascertain the direction of flight or whether it was climbing or descending. Because there were no references/perspective; it was also difficult to figure out its size. I believe it was approximately 100 to 200 feet away based on the drones I've seen in the past; but that is just a guess. Both of us believe it had at least two propellers as the pylons were recognizable as we flew by. The vehicle was white and was square shaped. I had it in view as we passed by from the 10 to 8 o'clock position. Phoenix approach was notified as we passed the drone--location and altitude were provided.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B-737 Captain reported encountering a drone while being vectored for landing at PHX.
Narrative: While descending on a radar vector from the north; left base; Runway 08; the First Officer and I witnessed a drone aircraft passing off the left wing of the aircraft. We were at 5;800M (approximately 3;700 feet AGL). It was difficult to ascertain the direction of flight or whether it was climbing or descending. Because there were no references/perspective; it was also difficult to figure out its size. I believe it was approximately 100 to 200 feet away based on the drones I've seen in the past; but that is just a guess. Both of us believe it had at least two propellers as the pylons were recognizable as we flew by. The vehicle was white and was square shaped. I had it in view as we passed by from the 10 to 8 o'clock position. Phoenix Approach was notified as we passed the drone--location and altitude were provided.
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