Somebody summoned their Tesla at an airport and it crashed into a $2 million jet

[1srelluc]

Marvel to the spectacle of a driverless Tesla as it rolls across an airport runway and hits the back of a jet, causing it to pivot around. So far, there are no details about who owns the self-crashing vehicle, or if the Tesla owner also owns the jet, which is valued at $2 million.


From Motor Trend:

How the car got onto the tarmac is unclear, but the original post claims the vehicle was being operated in its "Summon" feature mode, where an operator can hail the car from a nearby parking spot, with the car then driving itself to the location of the user, at least when there isn't a massive jet in the way.
In the video, we see a Tesla Model Y enter from out of frame and drive under the tail of a Cirrus Vision Jet, where its windshield and roof then collide with the (stationary) aircraft. Right as that is happening, two people can also be seen entering the frame, with one of them seemingly operating the vehicle remotely. The Tesla even tries to continue forward after impacting the plane, suggesting Tesla's sensor suite isn't designed to sense taller objects hovering above the ground (such as this aircraft's tail), so maybe it's not great for aircraft traffic.

It was at Felt's Field in Spokane, WA.

 

[rippy38]

That is priceless!

I wonder if the insurance companies will consider adding a policy rider to cover damages caused by autonomous vehicles now?

I mean, who are you gonna sue if no one is driving the car?

Elon?



LOL

 

[JGalt]

 

[Tommy Tainant]

If you arent laughing at this then you havent got a soul.

 

[Maxdeath]

I imagine the cost of repairs to both is going to be a hearty price tag even though the car was not traveling very fast.

 

[evenflow1969]

Marvel to the spectacle of a driverless Tesla as it rolls across an airport runway and hits the back of a jet, causing it to pivot around. So far, there are no details about who owns the self-crashing vehicle, or if the Tesla owner also owns the jet, which is valued at $2 million.


From Motor Trend:





It was at Felt's Field in Spokane, WA.

Trash in trash out. Even if not originally trash in they can be hacked. Components go bad over time etc. Think I shall do my own driving.