BREAKING Pilot on flight landing at Heathrow from Geneva reported to London police that a drone hit the plane

Pilot on flight into #Heathrow airport from Geneva has reported to Metropolitan Police a drone struck the aircraft – plane has landed safely

— Sky News Newsdesk (@SkyNewsBreak) April 17, 2016

British Airways flight struck by suspected drone as readied to land at Heathrow Airport https://t.co/RDR1K3p3Ib http://pic.twitter.com/KQbjL0oa8P

— ITV News London (@itvlondon) April 17, 2016

Officers are currently speaking to a pilot who has reported a drone flying very close to his aircraft on approach to Heathrow. 1/2 CAD1

— Aviation Policing (@MPSHeathrow) April 17, 2016

2/2 This is dangerous, it is also a crime. Please be aware of the rules before you start flying a drone. https://t.co/jMiDJkJb6Y

— Aviation Policing (@MPSHeathrow) April 17, 2016