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Tesla FSD Supervised vehicle crashes into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing 76-year-old resident; driver pressed accelerator 100%

[FATALITY]

Jun 29, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA

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Failure Mode

FATALITY

Event Date

Jun 29, 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

A Tesla vehicle traveling over 70 mph crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old resident Martha Avila. NTSB preliminary report (HWY26FH014) confirmed the driver pressed the accelerator pedal to 100%, overriding Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Butler, was charged with manslaughter.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

TeslaView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Operational Sectors

Humanoids

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • 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/

  • https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/HWY26FH014.aspx

    https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/HWY26FH014.aspx

  • https://abc7news.com/story/katy-texas-crash-michael-butler-charged-manslaughter-tesla-crashes-home-killing-woman/19443106/

    https://abc7news.com/story/katy-texas-crash-michael-butler-charged-manslaughter-tesla-crashes-home-killing-woman/19443106/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Tesla FSD Supervised vehicle crashes into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing 76-year-old resident; driver pressed accelerator 100%?

A Tesla vehicle traveling over 70 mph crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old resident Martha Avila. NTSB preliminary report (HWY26FH014) confirmed the driver pressed the accelerator pedal to 100%, overriding Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. The driver, 44-year-old Michael Butler, was charged with manslaughter. The victim's family sued both Butler and Tesla claiming negligence. NHTSA is also probing the incident. Robot nexus: vehicle was operating with Tesla FSD (Supervised) autonomous driving software engaged.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 29, 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 FSD Supervised vehicle crashes into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing 76-year-old resident; driver pressed accelerator 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 FSD Supervised vehicle crashes into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing 76-year-old resident; driver pressed accelerator 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 FSD Supervised vehicle crashes into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing 76-year-old resident; driver pressed accelerator 100%?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.