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Published on December 09, 2024
Emergency Landings for Two Small Planes in Phoenix and Las Vegas End Safely, No Injuries ReportedSource: Unsplash/Michael Förtsch

In a display of unexpected aviation maneuvers, two small planes made emergency landings, one on the outskirts of Phoenix near the Firebird Motorsports Park, and another along a highway outside of Las Vegas, both incidents miraculously resulting in no injuries or property damage.

According to the Gila River Police, an unidentified aircraft experienced landing gear failure, necessitating a hasty descent near the Firebird Motorsports Park, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. The safe landing, while certainly unexpected by any local onlooker, did not cause any injuries, nor did it result in damage to the nearby racetrack or the aircraft itself. The authorities have stated that the aircraft's owner is responsible for its removal, the timing and logistics of which remain unspoken for.

Simultaneously, a few hundred miles north, the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol had their own impromptu runway on State Route 157, where a Cessna 172 made its unscheduled stop. This particular incident was caused by a loss of engine power, as relayed by the Federal Aviation Administration and reported by 8 News Now Las Vegas. Two pilots navigated the four-seater to a safe landing on public roads, again without any harm to persons or the cemented path that under normal circumstances would be hosting vehicles, not aircraft.

NSP confirmed that there were no injuries, or damage to the roadway and that the FAA has approved on-site repairs to be conducted on the grounded plane. Once the repairs are finalized, the small plane will once again take to the skies from the very asphalt where it landed. To facilitate this, State Route 157 will be subject to a temporary closure, expected to last no more than 15 minutes, affirming the commitment to safety for both aviators and drivers alike.