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3 injured after small plane crashes onto Phoenix road

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Published  April 12, 2026 2:53pm MST
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Small plane makes emergency landing in Phoenix

Small plane makes emergency landing in Phoenix

A small plane landed near 7th Street and Missouri Avenue on Sunday afternoon after officials said it made an emergency landing. 

The Brief

    • Multiple people are injured after a small plane crashed onto a road near 7th Street near Missouri Avenue in Phoenix just after 2:37 p.m. on Sunday.
    • Police have closed 7th Street between Missouri and Colter for an investigation expected to last several hours.
    • Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the emergency landing or if anyone onboard or on the ground was injured.

PHOENIX - Several people are injured after a small plane crashed and landed onto a Phoenix road on Sunday afternoon. 

What we know:

The crash happened near 7th Street and Missouri Ave just after 2:37 p.m. on April 12.

According to Phoenix Fire, the small water aircraft made an emergency landing. Three people on board suffered minor injuries and were able to get out of the plane before crews arrived. 

All individuals involved were evaluated at the scene and refused to be taken to a hospital. 

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Courtesy: Phoenix Fire Department 

No other people were hurt and no cars or buildings were hit, officials said. 

The roads between Missouri and Colter will be shut down on 7th Street for several hours. There is also a water main issue in the area. 

What we don't know:

It is unclear why the plane went down.

What's next:

FOX 10 has reached out for additional information. The NTSB is investigating. 

Map of where the plane went down.

The Source: Phoenix Police Department

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