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

An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment complex on Routh Creek Parkway in Richardson, Texas around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The drone's propellers continued spinning on the ground and smoke emanated from the wreckage, but firefighters confirmed it never caught fire.

No injuries were reported. Amazon said it is investigating the cause and coordinating repairs for minimal building damage. Prime Air had begun service in Richardson in December 2025.

Occurred 2026-07-02 · Amazon Prime Air MK30 at Tolleson, Arizona, USA · Amazon Prime Air · Tolleson, Arizona, USA · Drones

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  1. https://www.fox4news.com/news/video-amazon-delivery-drone-crashes-texas

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  • Active · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

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What happened in Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone crashes into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment complex on Routh Creek Parkway in Richardson, Texas around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The drone's propellers continued spinning on the ground and smoke emanated from the wreckage, but firefighters confirmed it never caught fire. No injuries were reported. Amazon said it is investigating the cause and coordinating repairs for minimal building damage. Prime Air had begun service in Richardson in December 2025.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 2, 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 MK30 drone crashes into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
Amazon Prime Air MK30 by Amazon Prime Air is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Tolleson, Arizona, USA.
Has anyone responded to Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone crashes into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
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 MK30 drone crashes into apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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