Aircraft Lands Without Landing Gear at Mesa Gateway Airport; Occupants Safe
A pilot made a landing without landing gear at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. Both individuals on board the aircraft were reported to be safe and unharmed after the incident.
Phoenix, AZ, October 3, 2026 — An aircraft experienced an incident involving its landing gear during a landing operation at Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Mesa, Arizona. The pilot successfully landed the plane without the landing gear being deployed.
Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred at the airport, a facility located in Mesa, Arizona. Details regarding the specific type of aircraft involved or the circumstances leading up to the landing without deployed gear were not immediately available.
Following the landing, officials reported that both individuals aboard the aircraft were unharmed. The safety of the occupants was the primary concern, and reports indicate that no injuries were sustained during the unusual landing.
The exact cause of the landing gear malfunction or the pilot’s decision-making process during the event was not specified. Investigations into the incident are likely to follow to determine the contributing factors.
Mesa Gateway Airport serves various aviation activities, including general aviation, commercial flights, and military operations. Incidents requiring emergency response or specialized procedures are handled by airport personnel and relevant aviation authorities.
Further information regarding the aircraft’s condition and any potential operational impacts at Mesa Gateway Airport is pending the outcome of any official review.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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