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Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%

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Jun 19, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA

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Failure Mode

FATALITY

Event Date

Jun 19, 2026

Primary Entity

Tesla

Robotic Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Jurisdiction / Location

Orlando, Florida, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

Original claim shown above is no longer asserted. See the retraction notice for context.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

TeslaView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Operational Sectors

Humanoids

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://coveringkaty.com/news/katy/ntsb-confirms-tesla-driver-overrode-full-self-driving-before/

    https://coveringkaty.com/news/katy/ntsb-confirms-tesla-driver-overrode-full-self-driving-before/

  • https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/tesla-driver-in-fatal-texas-crash-pressed-accelerator-100-ntsb-confirms/

    https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/tesla-driver-in-fatal-texas-crash-pressed-accelerator-100-ntsb-confirms/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%?

On June 19, 2026 at approximately 8:03 p.m., a 2025 Tesla Model 3 with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) active crashed into a residence in the 21300 block of Rose Hollow Lane in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila who was inside her home. NTSB preliminary report (released July 15, 2026) confirmed electronic data showing the driver manually overrode FSD by pressing the accelerator pedal to 100%, with vehicle speed exceeding 70 mph in a 30 mph residential zone. The driver, Michael David Butler, 44, was charged with manslaughter. NHTSA has opened a special crash investigation. The NTSB investigation is ongoing. This incident was later retracted; see the retraction banner at the top of the page for the correction.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 19, 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 Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%?

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.

Has anyone responded to Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%?

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 Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%?

This incident is retracted on the DEPLOY registry. The page remains so the correction reaches readers, but the incident is suppressed from aggregate counts (company / model / location) so it no longer counts against anyone.