AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK30
Pendleton, OR — September 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA302 |
| Event ID | 20240910195091 |
| Location | Pendleton, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.69093, -118.83914 |
| Airport | EASTERN OREGON RGNL AT PENDLET |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC |
| Model | MK30 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.