DRONE BOMBS Threaten Jet Passenger’s Lives

Following the large passenger jet US132 that was forced to make a controlled crash landing into the River Thames after a drone collision; updates have been made in the investigation.

Two passengers were treated for minor injuries on site by paramedics. There were luckily no fatalities.

An AAIB investigation revealed that the drone fragments matched with the British Military, as well as two arrests being made regarding the possession of explosive devices in Essex in connection to the drone incident. A third person is being questioned in relation to the possession of software and electronic equipment with intent to endanger the safety of an aircraft.

The IEDs were found to be made of 22mm copper piping purchased from a Wickes store in Braintree, Essex. Fragments of a receipt were found in the inner pipe. The device was rudimentary and, according to the Bomb Disposal Units, non-viable.

The SOU and Metropolitan Police have confirmed post-press conference that “telephoned warnings were received by Essex Police at 8am on 15 Dec, claimed to be from the “Mersea Pathfinders” – a protest group”.

The press conference with the SOU and Met Police could not confirm or deny whether this was an act of terrorism. The statement

“Everyone in the chain of providing safety is aware of the issue, and we’re working on it.” 

Was made by Commissioner Murray Russel regarding a question asked about precautions being taken previously around the incident.

Does this mean that drones were not previously considered to be needing constant monitoring when close to airports? Could this potentially be incompetence regarding investigating flight safety measures?

Regardless, security services are now working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to look at expanding security measures around commercial airports. Drone-alert security systems are now being tested in air traffic
zones across north-east Essex, north Kent and south Suffolk.

The incident’s investigation is still undergoing. If you have any information on this, please contact 111-111-111.