N213PAAMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK302024-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK30S/N: 178650100H

Summary

On September 06, 2024, a Amazon.com Services LLC MK30 (N282PA) was involved in an incident near Pendleton, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA302. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N282PA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 6, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA302
Location
Pendleton, OR
Event ID
20240910195091
Coordinates
45.690930, -118.839140
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Serial Number
178650100H
Engine Type
Electric
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
MK30
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
6
Seats
0
FAA Model
MK30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Address
ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT
410 TERRY AVE N
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98109
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA302