Wing delivery drone came to rest on an 11kV power line, caught fire, and cut power to ~2,000 homes
[PROPERTY DAMAGE]Sep 30, 2022 · Wing · Wing Autoloader · Dublin, Ireland
Failure Mode
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Event Date
Sep 30, 2022
Primary Entity
Wing
Robotic Platform
Wing Autoloader
Jurisdiction / Location
Dublin, Ireland
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Sep 30 2022 in Browns Plains, Queensland, a Wing (Walmart-partner) delivery drone executed a precautionary controlled landing and came to rest on an overhead 11,000V line, igniting the aircraft and cutting power to ~2,000 homes (45 min) plus 300 homes (3 hrs). No injuries. Wing self-reviewed; the utility (Energex) handled the response; no government-regulator action cited. Australia (not FAA) jurisdiction.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/281292/20220930/wings-delivery-drone-crashes-brisbane-power-lines-causing-electricity-outage.htm
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/281292/20220930/wings-delivery-drone-crashes-brisbane-power-lines-causing-electricity-outage.htm
- Inspect Filing
https://www.therobotreport.com/wing-drone-crashes-into-power-lines-in-australia/
https://www.therobotreport.com/wing-drone-crashes-into-power-lines-in-australia/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Wing delivery drone came to rest on an 11kV power line, caught fire, and cut power to ~2,000 homes?
On Sep 30 2022 in Browns Plains, Queensland, a Wing (Walmart-partner) delivery drone executed a precautionary controlled landing and came to rest on an overhead 11,000V line, igniting the aircraft and cutting power to ~2,000 homes (45 min) plus 300 homes (3 hrs). No injuries. Wing self-reviewed; the utility (Energex) handled the response; no government-regulator action cited. Australia (not FAA) jurisdiction.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on September 30, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Wing delivery drone came to rest on an 11kV power line, caught fire, and cut power to ~2,000 homes?
Wing Autoloader by Wing is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Dublin, Ireland.
Has anyone responded to Wing delivery drone came to rest on an 11kV power line, caught fire, and cut power to ~2,000 homes?
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What is the current status of Wing delivery drone came to rest on an 11kV power line, caught fire, and cut power to ~2,000 homes?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.