Police probe after 'drone' hits plane
A police investigation is under way after a passenger plane approaching Heathrow Airport hit what is believed to have been a drone. The British Airways flight from Geneva, with 132 passengers and five crew on board, was hit as it approached the London airport at 12:50 BST on Sunday. If confirmed, it is believed to be the first incident of its kind in the UK. BA said it would give the police "every assistance with their investigation". No arrests have been made, police said.
Apr-18-2016, 04:02:08 GMT
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