Overview
- Mesa Fire said a small plane developed a mechanical problem mid-flight and landed along the canal path near Gilbert Road and Main Street.
- The pilot brought the aircraft down without damage, and no injuries were reported on board or on the ground.
- Firefighters and police blocked the nearby intersection to secure the scene for responders.
- Main Street was closed between 22nd Place and Gilbert Road, and authorities asked drivers and residents to avoid the area.
- Investigators have not identified a specific cause, and the aircraft remained at the location during the on-scene review.