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Boeing Insitu ScanEagle UAS experienced engine failure and crashed in a field near Pendleton, Oregon

On March 10, 2026, a Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle (registration N257SE) experienced engine issues during a test flight from the Pendleton UAS Range in Oregon and crashed in a field. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The FAA recorded the incident in its accident database.

Occurred 2026-03-10 · ScanEagle at Colombia · Insitu · Colombia · Drones · Investigated by FAA

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  1. Aviation Safety Network · https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/567838 · 2026-03-11
  2. https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports

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  • Active · 2026-07-17 · agent:recon

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What happened in Boeing Insitu ScanEagle UAS experienced engine failure and crashed in a field near Pendleton, Oregon?
On March 10, 2026, a Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle (registration N257SE) experienced engine issues during a test flight from the Pendleton UAS Range in Oregon and crashed in a field. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The FAA recorded the incident in its accident database.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 10, 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 Boeing Insitu ScanEagle UAS experienced engine failure and crashed in a field near Pendleton, Oregon?
ScanEagle by Insitu is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Colombia.
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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 2026-08-09

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