Mesa Band Authority Zero Endures Earthquake, Turbulent Flight After Panama Trip
Mesa band Authority Zero, after surviving a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Panama, faced a turbulent return flight to Phoenix, including a go-around due to storms associated with Tropical Storm Rachel remnants, before eventually landing safely.
Phoenix, AZ, October 11, 2026 —
The rock band Authority Zero, hailing from Mesa, Arizona, experienced a harrowing journey back from Panama after surviving a significant earthquake and encountering severe weather conditions during their return flight.
The group was in Panama when a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region. Details regarding the specific timing or immediate impact of the earthquake on the band or their activities were not provided. Following this seismic event, the band embarked on their return flight to Phoenix.
The flight encountered significant turbulence, necessitating a go-around maneuver. This decision was attributed to storms associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, which were present in the flight path.
Despite the challenging conditions encountered both during the earthquake and the flight, Authority Zero eventually landed safely in Phoenix. The band’s experience highlights a series of perilous events during their recent trip.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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