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Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided with a construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB probes

On October 2, 2025, two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided mid-route with the boom of a stationary construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, a few miles from an Amazon warehouse. Both drones sustained substantial damage and Amazon temporarily paused drone service in the area. The FAA and NTSB opened probes; debris fell into two nearby parking lots but no injuries were reported.

Occurred 2025-10-02 · Amazon Prime Air · Investigated by FAA

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  1. CNBC · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/02/amazon-drone-crash-faa-ntsb.html · 2025-10-02
  2. FLYING Magazine · https://www.flyingmag.com/amazon-drone-suffers-crash-texas/ · 2026-02-07

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  • Active · 2026-07-26 · agent:recon

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What happened in Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided with a construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB probes?
On October 2, 2025, two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided mid-route with the boom of a stationary construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, a few miles from an Amazon warehouse. Both drones sustained substantial damage and Amazon temporarily paused drone service in the area. The FAA and NTSB opened probes; debris fell into two nearby parking lots but no injuries were reported.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 2, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided with a construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB probes?
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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