What Might Happen If an Airliner Hit a Small Drone?

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Actual analysis: http://www.uasamericafund.com/assets/micro-uav-safety-analys...

"...there is no indication that allowing UAVs of three pounds or less to operate at least 5 miles from airports and at or below 400 feet will pose a significant increase in risk to manned aircraft."

From the article: “There’s a good chance it’ll take the engine out at high power,” says Morse, but not necessarily."

Take out some/all of the thrust of an engine or takeoff or landing might make things interesting. Damage the wing surfaces or penetrate the wing might get far too interesting. Random, based on what happens to the fan blades and the heavy parts.

The article says the blades wouldn't be defected. I can't imagine how can you pierce aluminum wing using some carbon composite.

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