Accident · 2024-09-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-09-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC MK30 (N213PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC
Probable cause
The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.
Source: NTSB case WPR24LA302Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 31 | Class 1 (2023-10-17) | 215 total · 155 in this make/model · 215 as PIC |
| Pilot pilot flying | Private / Remote pilot | None | 31 | Class 1 (2023-10-17) | 215 total · 155 in this make/model · 215 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.