DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario
[COLLISION]Aug 10, 2021 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Aug 10, 2021
Primary Entity
DJI
Robotic Platform
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Aug 10 2021 a York Regional Police DJI Matrice M210 hovering at about 400 feet collided with a Cessna 172N on final approach near Toronto/Buttonville airport; the drone was destroyed and the Cessna cowl/propeller damaged, no injuries. Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada report A21O0069 (tsb.gc.ca).
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Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.tc.gc.ca/
https://www.tc.gc.ca/
- Inspect Filing
https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2021/a21o0069/a21o0069.html
https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/aviation/2021/a21o0069/a21o0069.html
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario?
On Aug 10 2021 a York Regional Police DJI Matrice M210 hovering at about 400 feet collided with a Cessna 172N on final approach near Toronto/Buttonville airport; the drone was destroyed and the Cessna cowl/propeller damaged, no injuries. Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada report A21O0069 (tsb.gc.ca).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 10, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario?
DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.