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Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas backyard pool

An Amazon Prime Air drone delivered a package directly into a backyard swimming pool in Richmond, Texas (Houston suburb). Customer Lindsey Austen said she did not intentionally select drone delivery. The package, containing dry cat food and shoe insoles, was soaked but contents were undamaged.

Video of the incident went viral on X. Amazon spokesperson said incidents are "extremely rare" and the company learns from them to improve the experience.

Occurred 2026-08-18 · Amazon Astro at Seattle · Amazon · Seattle · Smart home

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  1. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery-pool-texas-2026-8 · 2026-08-20

Status history

  • reviewed · 2026-08-20

    Created from Business Insider article — package dropped into pool, minor malfunction, no injuries

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What happened in Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas backyard pool?
An Amazon Prime Air drone delivered a package directly into a backyard swimming pool in Richmond, Texas (Houston suburb). Customer Lindsey Austen said she did not intentionally select drone delivery. The package, containing dry cat food and shoe insoles, was soaked but contents were undamaged. Video of the incident went viral on X. Amazon spokesperson said incidents are "extremely rare" and the company learns from them to improve the experience.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 18, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas backyard pool?
Amazon Astro by Amazon is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Seattle.
Has anyone responded to Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas backyard pool?
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 Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas backyard pool?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-23

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Last reviewed 2026-08-23

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