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November 10, 2023 · Amazon Com Services MK27-2 · N692PA

Pendleton, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pendleton, OR
Aircraft
Amazon Com Services MK27-2 (2023)
Tail Number
N692PA
Operator
Amazon Com Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA031

The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, the UAS descended, delivered a package to the practice location, and began a vertical climb to return to the landing zone. During the vertical climb, the UAS registered a low voltage health alert and initiated an “urgent land maneuver.” During the maneuver, the UAS battery depleted to a point where it lost propulsive power, and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to all 4 wings, and spar damage to the number 2, 3, and 4 wings. Postaccident review of the circumstances surrounding the flight by the operator revealed that an insufficiently charged battery had been installed on the UAS. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the UAS that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The operator’s use of an insufficiently charged battery that resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, the UAS descended, delivered a package to the practice location, and began a vertical climb to return to the landing zone. During the vertical climb, the UAS registered a low voltage health alert and initiated an “urgent land maneuver.” During the maneuver, the UAS battery depleted to a point where it lost propulsive power, and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to all 4 wings, and spar damage to the number 2, 3, and 4 wings. Postaccident review of the circumstances surrounding the flight by the operator revealed that an insufficiently charged battery had been installed on the UAS. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the UAS that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportEastern Oregon Rgnl At Pendlet (1nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmazon Com Services MK27-2
Tail NumberN692PA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmazon Com Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines6
Seats0

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data