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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Wilkinson

AAIB to investigate as Amazon delivery drone crashes into garden

Amazon AAIB Drone
  • An Amazon drone crashed in a garden in Darlington, County Durham, on Wednesday while delivering a package.
  • No one was injured in the incident, and the retail giant said the drone responded as designed and landed safely.
  • Amazon's initial assessment indicates the drone inadvertently came into contact with an object extending from a moving vehicle.
  • The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched an investigation into the crash, working alongside Amazon's ongoing inquiry.
  • This incident occurred after Amazon began limited drone flights from its Darlington fulfilment centre in January, aiming for a full UK airborne delivery service by 2026.

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Investigation launched after Amazon drone crashes while delivering package

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