_Incident · Collision_

# Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation

Canonical ID: `e37f66a2-46aa-4f90-9e63-75c90089d136`

- **Occurred:** 2025-10-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [Amazon Prime Air MK30](/models/prime-air-mk30.md) (id: `5f22e23e-8582-4c97-80d0-b43eadf86511`)
- **Company:** [Amazon Prime Air](/companies/amazon-prime-air.md)
- **Category:** [Drones](/drones)

Two [Amazon Prime Air MK30](/models/prime-air-mk30.md) delivery drones collided with the boom of a stationary construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, approximately 1.25 miles northeast of the departure location. The crane was erected after the morning ground surveillance scan and was not detected by Amazon's rooftop scan procedures. Both drones sustained substantial damage; the first drone's battery ejected and caught fire on impact. One person was evaluated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation. The FAA and NTSB launched investigations, and Amazon temporarily paused drone deliveries in the area. NTSB classified the incident as a Class 3 investigation.

## Sources (2)

1. **CNBC** · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/02/amazon-drone-crash-faa-ntsb.html · 2025-10-02
2. **Unmanned Airspace** · https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/ntsb-releases-preliminary-findings-into-amazon-drone-collision-with-crane/ · 2025-10-15

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-23 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation?

Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided with the boom of a stationary construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, approximately 1.25 miles northeast of the departure location. The crane was erected after the morning ground surveillance scan and was not detected by Amazon's rooftop scan procedures. Both drones sustained substantial damage; the first drone's battery ejected and caught fire on impact. One person was evaluated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation. The FAA and NTSB launched investigations, and Amazon temporarily paused drone deliveries in the area. NTSB classified the incident as a Class 3 investigation.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on October 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation?

Amazon Prime Air MK30 is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigation?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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