Orlando holiday drone show crash was caused by several data errors, NTSB report says
Jan 17, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the Orlando holiday light show drone crash that injured a 7-year-old in attendance. The Dec. 21 show, put on by Sky Elements, saw several drones collide and plunge into a crowd of hundreds at Lake Eola Park. A 7-year-old boy was hit by a falling drone in the face and chest, and reportedly had to undergo emergency open-heart surgery due to his injuries the following day.