May 15th, 2015
Torrence, California - PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS ONTARIO CA UAS INCIDENT 0958P DA40 REPORTED 18 INCHES IN
PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: ONTARIO, CA/UAS INCIDENT/0958P/DA40, REPORTED 18 INCHES IN DIAMETER UAS MANEUVERING AT 7,000 FEET 10 SW PARADISE VOR. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. RIVERSIDE PD NOTIFIED
MOR Alert for TOA Number: TOA-M-2015/05/16-0001 Type: Other Date/Time: May 16, 2015 - 2022Z A/C: UNKNOWN (UAV)
Summary: The Local 2 Controller initially spotted what appeared to be a remote controlled airplane approximately 3/4 mile to 1 mile south of the airport. It appeared to resemble a high-wing Cessna and was white in color. The aircraft was doing some acrobatic maneuvers in a residential area. It appeared to be approximately 200 feet AGL at its highest point which would equate to approximately 600 feet MSL due to terrain south of the airport. The aircraft was in the air less 5 minutes. No aircraft were affected by the remote controlled aircraft so no evasive maneuvers were necessary. ROC was notified. DEN was notified. Local law enforcement, Torrance PD, was also notified.