RCMP investigating near collision with UAV (Drone) & aircraft in Happy Valley/Goose Bay, NL

September 8, 2017
Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

The Happy Valley/Goose Bay RCMP are investigating a near collision between an unmanned air vehicle (drone) and an aircraft. The incident occurred in the area of Wilburn Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, on September 5, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., as the aircraft was approaching the Goose Bay airport to land.

Anyone with any information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Happy Valley/Goose Bay RCMP at 709-896-3383. To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP190 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or at http:/www.nlcrimestoppers.com

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Contact information

Cpl. Rick Mills
Happy Valley/ Goose Bay RCMP
709-896-3383

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