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Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas

An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, a Dallas suburb. A bystander captured the collision on video, showing debris and the drone falling from the sky with propellers still moving and visible sparks. Firefighters were called as a precaution but the drone never caught fire.

No injuries were reported. Amazon employees surveyed the scene and cleaned up the drone. This is the newest MK30 model drone.

Occurred 2026-02-04 · Amazon Prime Air · Investigated by FAA

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  1. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/07/delivery-drone-amazon-crash-texas-apartment/88565912007/
  2. https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports

Status history

  • Active · 2026-07-04 · agent:depth

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What happened in Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, a Dallas suburb. A bystander captured the collision on video, showing debris and the drone falling from the sky with propellers still moving and visible sparks. Firefighters were called as a precaution but the drone never caught fire. No injuries were reported. Amazon employees surveyed the scene and cleaned up the drone. This is the newest MK30 model drone.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 4, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
The incident is recorded as involving Amazon Prime Air on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
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What is the current status of Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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