Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs collide and crash during air show rehearsal in China
[COLLISION]Sep 16, 2025 · Xpeng AeroHT · XPeng Modular Flying Car · United States (multiple hotel chains)
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Sep 16, 2025
Primary Entity
Xpeng AeroHT
Robotic Platform
XPeng Modular Flying Car
Jurisdiction / Location
United States (multiple hotel chains)
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Two Xpeng Aeroht flying cars collided mid-air during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin, China. Collided due to insufficient spacing. Both crashed.
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Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://cnevpost.com/2025/09/16/2-xpeng-aeroht-evtols-collide-crash-report/
https://cnevpost.com/2025/09/16/2-xpeng-aeroht-evtols-collide-crash-report/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs collide and crash during air show rehearsal in China?
Two Xpeng Aeroht flying cars collided mid-air during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin, China. Collided due to insufficient spacing. Both crashed.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on September 16, 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 Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs collide and crash during air show rehearsal in China?
XPeng Modular Flying Car by Xpeng AeroHT is the recorded robot involved in this incident at United States (multiple hotel chains).
Has anyone responded to Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs collide and crash during air show rehearsal in China?
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 Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs collide and crash during air show rehearsal in China?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.