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The FAA and NTSB investigated. Amazon paused deliveries there and resumed on October 3, saying its review found no issue with the drones or their technology.","evidenceClass":"documented","sourceIds":["src_azfamily_tolleson"],"observedAt":"2026-10-17","support":{"src_azfamily_tolleson":{"support":"independently_verified","verified":"azfamily reported the Tolleson crash from the scene and from Tolleson police, the FAA and Amazon"}}},{"id":"clm_mk30_richardson","text":"On February 4, 2026, an MK30 struck an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, causing minor damage and no injuries. Amazon apologized, offered to repair the building and did not ground the fleet.","evidenceClass":"documented","sourceIds":["src_aeroxplorer_richardson"],"observedAt":"2026-10-17","support":{"src_aeroxplorer_richardson":{"support":"independently_verified","verified":"AeroXplorer reported the Richardson crash from video of the wreckage and the fire department's response"}}},{"id":"clm_mk30_people","text":"The sources checked don't describe what remote staff do while the MK30 flies. 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