
Funeral Flypast Pilot Faces Harsh Criticism After Near-Miss with Drone, Refuses Safety Investigation
A pilot flying a Van's aircraft on a funeral flypast to honor a deceased teenager was involved in a near-collision with a drone, then refused to cooperate with the subsequent safety investigation. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from aviation authorities and industry experts, reigniting concerns over airspace conflicts between manned aircraft and drones. A correction to the original report was issued on July 17, 2026.
Source: sUAS News










