Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe
[PROPERTY DAMAGE]Nov 18, 2025 · Amazon · Amazon Prime Air MK30 · Hazel Park, Michigan, USA
Failure Mode
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Event Date
Nov 18, 2025
Primary Entity
Amazon
Robotic Platform
Amazon Prime Air MK30
Jurisdiction / Location
Hazel Park, Michigan, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On November 18, 2025, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone clipped a thin overhead internet cable while ascending from a customer's yard in Waco, Texas after completing a delivery, severing the line. The drone then performed a 'safe contingent landing' per Amazon's protocol. The FAA opened a federal probe into the incident, which was captured on video and verified by CNBC. No injuries were reported.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/25/amazon-faa-probe-delivery-drone-incident-texas.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/25/amazon-faa-probe-delivery-drone-incident-texas.html
- Inspect Filing
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/faa-probes-amazon-after-delivery-drone-snaps-internet-cable-texas-cnbc-reports-2025-11-26/
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/faa-probes-amazon-after-delivery-drone-snaps-internet-cable-texas-cnbc-reports-2025-11-26/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
On November 18, 2025, an Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone clipped a thin overhead internet cable while ascending from a customer's yard in Waco, Texas after completing a delivery, severing the line. The drone then performed a 'safe contingent landing' per Amazon's protocol. The FAA opened a federal probe into the incident, which was captured on video and verified by CNBC. No injuries were reported.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 18, 2025 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 clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
Prime Air MK30 by Amazon is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Hazel Park, Michigan, USA.
Has anyone responded to Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
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 clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probe?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.