Cessna 414 Lands Gear-Up at Phoenix Sky Harbor With Five Aboard

This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

What happened

A Cessna 414 landed gear-up at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport around 7 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, the FAA said in a preliminary statement.

The agency did not describe aircraft damage, injuries or any effects on airport operations. Those details remain unconfirmed.

Aircraft and flight information

Five people were aboard the Cessna 414, according to the FAA. The statement does not identify the aircraft’s registration or operator, or distinguish passengers from crew.

Although Phoenix Sky Harbor is confirmed as the landing location, the supplied evidence does not establish the flight’s origin or whether the airport was its intended destination.

Investigation status

The FAA said it will investigate. Its initial account does not explain why the aircraft landed gear-up, and it does not establish a landing-gear malfunction or any other cause.

The agency describes its accident and incident statements as preliminary and subject to change. Further information is needed to establish the occupants’ conditions, emergency response and extent of damage.

Investigating agencies: Federal Aviation Administration.