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Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Riviera Country Club Fairway, No Injuries Reported

A small aircraft diverted from Santa Monica Airport due to engine issues landed safely on the iconic golf course, narrowly avoiding golfers.

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Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2024, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.

Overview

  • The emergency landing occurred on May 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’s Riviera Country Club after the aircraft reported engine trouble.
  • The single-engine plane, carrying three passengers, was en route to Santa Monica Airport before being forced to land on the fairway.
  • No injuries were reported among the passengers, pilot, or golfers present on the course during the incident.
  • Federal agencies, including the FAA and NTSB, have launched an investigation into the engine failure that led to the emergency landing.
  • Riviera Country Club, a prestigious venue set to host the golf events of the 2028 Olympics, experienced only temporary disruption and no structural damage.