This video from NATS, the UK ATC authority, shows what happens when a disoriented VFR pilot enters the Heatrhow CTR. You will see that the pilot gets closer and closer to the approaches in progress to runway 09 L.
As the intruder gets closer, the controller has to interrupt two approaches and have the airliners going around and turning right. Thanks to this action, all risks are avoided, so all three aircrafts remain safe at all time.
Note that I did not say you should go through any airspace hoping the ATC will manage it ! This also shows why it is important to have your transponder on 7000 anywhere, particularly in crowded airspace when flying VFR !
However, as you can imagine, the following investigation will lead to strong consequences for the VFR pilot. The whole site holding this video is also worth a visit.
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