Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, Texas
[COLLISION]Feb 4, 2026 · Amazon Prime Air · Prime Air MK30 · Tolleson, Arizona, USA
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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
An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, a Dallas suburb. A bystander captured the collision on video, showing debris and the drone falling from the sky with propellers still moving and visible sparks. Firefighters were called as a precaution but the drone never caught fire.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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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.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 apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
An Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, a Dallas suburb. A bystander captured the collision on video, showing debris and the drone falling from the sky with propellers still moving and visible sparks. Firefighters were called as a precaution but the drone never caught fire. No injuries were reported. Amazon employees surveyed the scene and cleaned up the drone. This is the newest MK30 model drone.
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 apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
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 apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
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 apartment building in Richardson, Texas?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.