US EditionPlane makes emergency landing at Riviera Country Club after engine issues
- On Friday, May 2, 2025, a small single-engine plane with three people aboard safely touched down unexpectedly on the Riviera Country Club golf course in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
- The pilot reported engine problems while flying to Santa Monica Airport, prompting the diversion and emergency landing on the golf course greens around 12:45 p.m. Local time.
- Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department and police arrived quickly after a small plane made an emergency landing, temporarily interrupting activities at the renowned Riviera golf course, which regularly hosts the prestigious Genesis Invitational PGA Tour tournament.
- All three occupants escaped uninjured, with LAFD spokesperson Brian Lantz and authorities confirming no injuries, while videos on social media showed stunned golfers witnessing the landing.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the emergency landing, while the incident highlights successful pilot response and the venue’s significance ahead of the 2028 Olympic golf events.
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Small plane makes emergency landing on Pacific Palisades golf course after engine issues, FAA says
The pilot of the single-engine plane reported engine issues before landing on the golf course at the Riviera Country Club at 12:45 p.m., according to the FAA.
Wild Video Shows A Plane Emergency Landing On A Golf Course In California
A plane crash-lands at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California. The plane reportedly had three people on board and was headed to the Santa Monica Airport. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, all three occupants were uninjured. It’s unclear at the moment what caused the incident, which is now under investigation. plane, landing, gold course, California
Small Plane Makes Dramatic Crash Landing Just Feet From Golfers: ‘Holy F—’
The Cessna 172 aircraft was meant to land at nearby Santa Monica Airport but touched down at Riviera Golf Course insteadBackgrid A private plane does an emergency landing at Riviera Golf Club in Brentwood.A small plane made a dramatic crash landing on a historic Los Angeles golf course on Friday, May 2, as players looked on.The Cessna 172 aircraft was meant to land at the nearby Santa Monica Airport, but instead had a bumpy landing on the golf c…
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