Coverage dated January 9, 2025

FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while it was operating over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on T…

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades fire (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A firefighting aircraft flying over the Palisades fire in Los Angeles collided with a drone Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said, warning that flying drones can disrupt firefighting efforts and endanger lives.

  2. New York Post

    Firefighting aircraft out of action for LA fire after it’s damaged by drone while flying (opens New York Post)

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    A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action with a damaged wing, officials said.

  3. The Hill

    FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire (opens The Hill)

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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while it was operating over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on T…

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    A drone struck a firefighting aircraft flying over the Palisades Fire on the LA County coast.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Drone collides with firefighting aircraft over Palisades fire, FAA says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.

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