Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apart
[PROPERTY DAMAGE]Feb 4, 2026 · Amazon Prime Air · Prime Air MK30 · Tolleson, Arizona, USA
Failure Mode
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Event Date
Feb 4, 2026
Primary Entity
Amazon Prime Air
Robotic Platform
Prime Air MK30
Jurisdiction / Location
Tolleson, Arizona, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On February 4, 2026, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone collided with an apartment building in Richardson, Texas (Dallas suburb) around 4 p.m. local time, then fell to the pavement with its propellers still spinning and emitting smoke and sparks. No injuries were reported. The crash was captured on video by a bystander and adds to a string of MK30 mishaps under scrutiny by FAA and NTSB.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/07/delivery-drone-amazon-crash-texas-apartment/88565912007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/07/delivery-drone-amazon-crash-texas-apartment/88565912007/
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https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/amazon-prime-air-drone-incident-texas/amp
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/amazon-prime-air-drone-incident-texas/amp
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https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports
https://www.faa.gov/uas/resources/community_engagement/uas_incident_reports
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apart?
On February 4, 2026, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone collided with an apartment building in Richardson, Texas (Dallas suburb) around 4 p.m. local time, then fell to the pavement with its propellers still spinning and emitting smoke and sparks. No injuries were reported. The crash was captured on video by a bystander and adds to a string of MK30 mishaps under scrutiny by FAA and NTSB.
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.
What robot was involved in Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apart?
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 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apart?
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 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apart?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.