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MightyFly MF-100 Cento prototype destroyed in crash during autonomous test flight at Castle Airport

A MightyFly MF-100 eVTOL aircraft (registration N258MF, msn 0003) crashed during an autonomous test flight at Castle Airport (MER), Atwater, California on March 2, 2026. Wind caused the aircraft to descend and crash into the ground, followed by a post-crash fire. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB opened investigation WPR26LA115. No injuries occurred as the aircraft was uncrewed.

Occurred 2026-03-02 · Cento · MightyFly · Drones · Investigated by NTSB

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  1. https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/202591/pdf · 2026-03-02
  2. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/567592 · 2026-03-04

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What happened in MightyFly MF-100 Cento prototype destroyed in crash during autonomous test flight at Castle Airport?
A MightyFly MF-100 eVTOL aircraft (registration N258MF, msn 0003) crashed during an autonomous test flight at Castle Airport (MER), Atwater, California on March 2, 2026. Wind caused the aircraft to descend and crash into the ground, followed by a post-crash fire. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB opened investigation WPR26LA115. No injuries occurred as the aircraft was uncrewed.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 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 MightyFly MF-100 Cento prototype destroyed in crash during autonomous test flight at Castle Airport?
Cento by MightyFly is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to MightyFly MF-100 Cento prototype destroyed in crash during autonomous test flight at Castle Airport?
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 MightyFly MF-100 Cento prototype destroyed in crash during autonomous test flight at Castle Airport?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-26

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Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-26

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