A small plane made an emergency landing in a field near West Valley City, Utah, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. According to the West Valley City Police Department, the single-engine aircraft landed safely in an open area near 4100 South and 6400 West around 1:30 p.m. local time.
Authorities reported that the pilot and a passenger were on board and neither was injured. The emergency landing was prompted by an unspecified mechanical issue. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified and will investigate the incident.
The landing occurred on private property, but no damage to structures on the ground was reported. The aircraft remained upright and intact following the landing. Local first responders secured the scene.
