Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Pilot Unhurt After Gear-Up Landing Off Runway at Queen Creek Airpark

The case adds to a run of East Valley runway mishaps drawing fresh scrutiny to small‑plane safety.

Overview

  • A Lancair IV landed with its landing gear retracted off the runway at Pegasus Airpark in Queen Creek, and the sole pilot was not hurt.
  • Queen Creek Fire and Medical secured the scene and crews cleared the aircraft, which led to a temporary runway closure at the private airfield.
  • The FAA opened an investigation and said a preliminary report could be released soon.
  • Records list the 1995 aircraft as registered to Blucor Transportation LLC of Queen Creek, and a company employee said staff are working to learn what happened.
  • The incident follows a plane that reached the overrun area at Mesa’s Falcon Field in late April and comes during a year with at least five fatal aircraft events statewide.