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Small plane makes emergency landing on busy central Phoenix road; no injuries
By Lauren Kobley and Austin Walker
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three people are OK after a small plane had to make an emergency landing on a busy central Phoenix road Sunday afternoon.
Just after 2:30 p.m., there were reports that a
plane had gone down just south of 7th Street and Missouri Avenue.
Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee told Arizona’s Family that first responders checked on all three of the people involved, but that they only had minor injuries. None were hospitalized.
Fire crews said the plane broke a water main during the crash landing, but that no vehicles or buildings were hit.
“They walked away from this crash, and no one else got hit. It was pretty much a miracle,” Lee said.
Carol Sperr, who was getting off the bus and going home, said she couldn’t believe what had happened.
“You’re shocked, thinking what’s going on. I was driving my wheelchair on the sidewalk, and I got to the German Auto, and I saw an airplane coming four feet above my head,” Sperr said.
According to Flight Aware, the plane took off at 2:08 p.m. from Hanger Haciendes Airport, a private airport in Laveen, before the emergency landing a few minutes later.
Lee said the pilot has over 40 years of flying experience and told him he was trying to clear power lines and find a clear place to land, which happened to be 7th Street.
Traffic in the area was be blocked off as crews worked to remove the plane from the road.
https://www.azfamily.com/2026/04/13/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-busy-central-phoenix-road-no-injuries/
Small Plane Crash Near Airport; One Airlifted
Staff Reports
At 1732 hours Lincoln County communications
dispatched Lincolnton Fire Department along with Lincoln County EMS, for a report of a small aircraft that had crashed near the Lincoln County Airport. Lincolnton’s Engine 5 arrived on scene so find a small aircraft in a field near the 3500-Block of Caldwell Cir. With 1 occupant still inside the aircraft with serious injuries and another occupant that was well and uninjured. Crews immediately began extrication of the patient inside the aircraft and had that patient removed within 5 minutes. A Med Center Air helicopter was requested to the scene. LFD crews assisted with patient care and created a landing zone for the helicopter. The patient was airlifted to a trauma facility.
No hazards were found, LFD would like to thank Lincoln County Communications, EMS and Med Center Air, for their roles in an aggressive performance which played a part in quick extrication and patient care and rapid transportation to a Trauma facility. The scene is under investigation by the NC SHP, FAA and NTSB.
(Departments involved)
Lincolnton FD, Lincoln County Emergency service, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and North Carolina SHP
Small plane goes down on Mainsail Drive near Marco Island airport, pilot uninjured
WINK Digital Team
NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — A small plane crashed
onto Mainsail Drive just outside Marco Island Executive Airport on Sunday afternoon.
The aircraft went down around 1938 Mainsail Dr. Collier County officials received the call at 12:18 p.m.
One person was on board the plane and is OK, according to a Collier County public information officer.
The crash happened just outside the airport's perimeter.
Plane’s nose gear collapses at Lebanon Municipal Airport
By Adam Sullivan
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Firefighters responded
to a runway incident at the Lebanon Municipal Airport in the Upper Valley Friday morning.
A little before 10 a.m., airport officials say the plane was coming in for a landing, and its nose gear collapsed. Two people were on board at the time but were not hurt.
Airport officials say they train for events like this. “We recently met with the different mutual aid companies, provided some additional training for operating on the airport, and that also includes the Lebanon Police Department,” said the airport’s Carl Gross.
The Upper Valley Flying Club owns the aircraft. The facility’s second runway was fully operational throughout the day.
https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/10/planes-nose-gear-collapses-lebanon-municipal-airport/
Small plane crashes in Baker area; both occupants hospitalized
BAKER, Fla. (WALA) - A small plane crashed in
the Baker area Friday after experiencing a complete engine failure, sending both occupants to the hospital, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
First responders were dispatched to the north end of Long Branch Farm Road following the crash of a two-person Cub aircraft. The plane had taken off from the Sky Ranch airstrip in Baker with two elderly men on board.
The pilot told investigators he was conducting a low flyover of a nearby airstrip when the engine failed completely at approximately 200 feet, causing the aircraft to nose dive onto private property.
The pilot was able to exit the plane on his own and called 911. The passenger was trapped inside the aircraft and had to be extricated by Baker Fire personnel.
Both men were alert and conscious when first responders arrived. The pilot was transported by ground to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. The passenger was airlifted to a hospital as a precaution.
The sheriff’s office Aviation Support Unit responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says it is thankful for the quick response from Baker Fire, EMS, and deputies.
This is a developing story. FOX10 News will update this article as more information becomes available.
https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/04/11/small-plane-crashes-baker-area-both-occupants-hospitalized/
Investigators sent to Manchester Airport after man falls from Jet2 plane
The man, believed to be an aircraft engineer, suffered serious arm and leg fractures in the incident at the airport on Saturday morning
James Holt Senior Live and Breaking News Reporter and Paul McAuley Senior Life Reporter
Air accident investigators were sent
to Manchester Airport this weekend following a horrifying incident in which a man plummeted from an aircraft. The man, thought to be an aircraft engineer, sustained serious injuries including fractures to his arms and legs after falling from the rear of the plane on Saturday, April 11.
Emergency paramedics were called to the airport at approximately 8am in response to the incident. Images captured at the scene show ambulances and fire service vehicles gathered around a Jet2 aircraft, initially reported by the Manchester Evening News.
The airline subsequently confirmed a 'full' investigation had been launched. It is believed the man was a contractor employed by Jet2 at the time of the incident.
The Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) confirmed specialist investigators were deployed to the scene and enquiries were set in motion.
A statement issued by the AAIB reads: "On Saturday 11 April the AAIB were informed of an accident involving a person falling from an aircraft at Manchester Airport.
"The AAIB dispatched a team to Manchester Airport on Saturday to begin an investigation into the accident."
Photographs from the scene show the aircraft with an open door near the tail, with mobile passenger stairs visible in the vicinity.
Manchester Airport confirmed the North West Ambulance Service attended the incident.
It is understood the aircraft had been scheduled to depart for Tenerife at the time.
A Jet2 spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident that took place at Manchester Airport this morning (Saturday 11th April) involving an individual from a third-party provider.
"We are unable to confirm further details at present, however, can confirm that a full investigation has been launched. We are doing our best to provide support to everyone who needs it."
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/investigators-sent-manchester-airport-after-33758263
NTSB Prelim: Cessna 421B
After Touchdown On Runway 21 The Airplane Began To Yaw To The Right And Progressed To A “Heavy Pull.”
Location: Sedona, AZ Accident Number: WPR26LA145
Date & Time: March 27, 2026, 16:30 Local Registration: N799TF
Aircraft: Cessna 421B Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On March 27, 2026, about 1630 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 421B, N799TF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, the preflight checks, flight from Los Alamos Airport (LAM), Los Alamos, New Mexico, and approach to landing at Sedona Airport (SEZ), Sedona, Arizona, were uneventful. During the pre-landing checks, the pilot observed three green lights, indicating that all three landing gear legs were locked in the down position. After touchdown on runway 21 the airplane began to yaw to the right and progressed to a “heavy pull.” The pilot applied full left rudder to counteract the right yaw, and the airplane remained on centerline, initially. As the airplane slowed during the landing roll, the right yaw resumed and the left rudder correction became ineffective. Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and impacted two taxiway signs. All three landing gear collapsed, and the airplane continued through a ditch before it came to rest upright in a grassy area adjacent to the runway.
Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and fuselage were substantially damaged.
The wreckage was retained for further examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
NTSB Final Report: Mooney M20K
Pilot Reported To The Air Traffic Controller That He Had A Door That Had “Popped Open,”
Location: St. Augustine, Florida Accident Number: ERA24FA154
Date & Time: March 25, 2024, 11:54 Local Registration: N4387W
Aircraft: Mooney M20K Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis: Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported to the air traffic controller that he had a door that had “popped open,” and the controller cleared the flight to return for landing. A review of ADS-B data and surveillance video revealed that, while the airplane was on the base leg for the approach back to the departure airport, it entered a steep, nose-down descent while rolling to the right, consistent with an aerodynamic stall/spin. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that both of the airplane’s doors (the rear baggage door and the main cabin door) remained attached to the airframe. Examination of the rear baggage door revealed damage consistent with it having been closed and latched at the time of impact; this included damage on the door latch pins (which were found extended) and striker plates indicating that the rear baggage door latch pins had been forced past the striker plates during the impact sequence.
Examination of the main cabin door upper and aft center latch components revealed no damage to the latch pins and striker plates, indicating that the door was likely not closed and latched at the time of impact. Because the examination of the door lock and latching mechanisms did not reveal any mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation, the door was likely not closed properly before takeoff. The examination of the remainder of the airframe and the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the airplane’s Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), if the main cabin door is not properly closed, it may come unlatched in flight but will not affect the airplane’s flight characteristics. The POH prescribed either returning to the field and landing normally or climbing the airplane to a safe altitude to perform the procedures for shutting and latching the door.
The airplane was equipped with an engine data monitor that recorded various engine data parameters for the entire accident flight. A review of the engine data revealed that, at the time that the monitor stopped recording, all readings were consistent with normal engine operation and a high power setting. Based on these data, it is likely that, during the aerodynamic stall/spin, the pilot added full power to the engine in an attempt to recover from the aerodynamic stall/spin.
According to the POH, to recover from a spin, it is necessary to bring the engine back to idle; however, the POH also stated that stalls at low altitude are extremely critical and that up to 2,000 ft of altitude may be lost during a one-turn spin and recovery. Thus, due to the airplane being below traffic pattern altitude when it entered the aerodynamic stall/spin, it is unlikely that the pilot could have recovered even if he had properly conducted the spin recovery items.
Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed of the airplane while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the in-flight opening of the main cabin door, which resulted from the incorrect closure of the door before takeoff.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
13 Years ago today: On 13 April 2013 Lion Air flight 904, a Boeing 737-800, came down in the sea while on final approach to Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali Airport, Indonesia; all 108 occupants survived the accident.
| Date: | Saturday 13 April 2013 |
| Time: | 15:10 |
| Type: | Boeing 737-8GP (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Lion Air |
| Registration: | PK-LKS |
| MSN: | 38728/4350 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2013 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 142 hours |
| Cycles: | 104 flights |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B24E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 108 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS) - Indonesia |
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Bandung-Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO/WICC) |
| Destination airport: | Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS/WADD) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSC |
| Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:
Lion Air flight 904, a Boeing 737-800, came down in the sea while on final approach to Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali Airport, Indonesia; all 108 occupants survived the accident.
Flight JT-904 departed originated at Palu Airport (PLW), Indonesia and was bound for Denpasar (DPS), Indonesia with en route stops at Balikpapan Airport (BPN), Banjarmasin Airport (BDJ) and Bandung Airport (BDO).
The flight departed Bandung at 13:45 with the copilot as Pilot Flying. About 15:00 the flight was descending towards Bali and the crew received vectors for a VOR DME approach for runway 09. At 15:08, with the aircraft at approximately 1,600 ft AGL, the Tower controller saw the aircraft on finals and gave a landing clearance with additional information that the wind condition was 120° at 5 kts.
While descending through 900 feet the copilot stated that the runway was not in sight. Since the captain noted a flashing light at the beginning of the runway, he responded: "OK. Approach light in sight, continue". At 15:09:33, after the EGPWS called out "Minimum" at an altitude of approximately 550 ft AGL, the pilot disengaged the autopilot and the auto throttle and continued the descent. The airplane then entered an area of rainfall and the outside environment became totally dark.
At 150 ft AGL the captain took over control. The copilot handed the control to the captain and stated that he could not see the runway. At 15:10:01, the EGPWS called out "Twenty", and the captain commanded a go around. One second later the aircraft impacted the water.
The aircraft stopped facing to the north at about 20 meters from the shore or approximately 300 meters south west of the beginning runway 09.
Contributing Factors:
- The aircraft flight path became unstable below minimum descends altitude (MDA) with the rate of descend exceeding 1000 feet per minute and this situation was recognized by both pilots.
- The flight crew loss of situational awareness in regards of visual references once the aircraft entered a rain cloud during the final approach below minimum descends altitude (MDA).
- The PIC decision and execution to go-around was conducted at an altitude which was insufficient for the go-around to be executed successfully.
- The pilots of accident aircraft was not provided with timely and accurate weather condition despite the weather around the airport and particularly on final approach to the airport was changing rapidly.
METAR:
07:00 UTC / 15:00 local time:
WADD 130700Z 09006KT 9999 BKN017 30/26 Q1007 NOSIG
07:30 UTC / 15:30 local time:
WADD 130730Z 15006KT 110V270 9999 FEW017CB SCT017 30/25 Q1007 NOSIG
Wind 150°, varying between 110 and 270° at 6 knots; unlimited visibility; few Cumulonimbus clouds at 1700 feet AGL; scattered clouds at 1700 feet AGL; Temperature: 30°C; Dewpoint: 25°C; Pressure: 1007 mb
08:00 UTC / 16:00 local time:
WADD 130800Z 10009KT 9999 FEW017CB SCT017 30/26 Q1007 NOSIG
