Amazon.Com Services LLC MK30 accident near Darlington, Outside the U.S., July 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026 at about 10:45 am local time, a Amazon.Com Services LLC MK30 (powered-lift aircraft), registered GBROPZ4N5, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Darlington, Outside the U.S.. It was a flight test under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 29, 2026 · about 10:45 am local time
- Place
- Darlington, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amazon.Com Services LLC MK30
- Registration
- GBROPZ4N5 · no longer on the register · serial 178650106F
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight test · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Amazon Prime Air
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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