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Why did a plane attempting to land near Toronto have to take evasive maneuvers?

Answer: to avoid hitting a drone

On Nov. 14, about 35 miles east of Toronto, an aircraft on approach to Toronto Island Airport had to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a drone upon landing, according to CBC News, which also reported that two crew members suffered minor injuries.

Flight radar showed that the plane made a sharp zigzag move before continuing on to Toronto. "There was no contact between the aircraft and object," Porter airlines said in a statement.