Incident Overview
A small aircraft made an emergency landing in Heartwell Park on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, injuring the pilot and a pedestrian, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.
At 4 p.m., a small plane landed on one of the park’s soccer fields, the department said. Responding units found the small aircraft resting on its belly with its landing gear broken. The plane’s fuselage, or body of the aircraft, remained intact.
Details of the Incident
During the landing, the aircraft collided with a woman in her 40s who was in the park. Authorities removed the pilot, described as an elderly man, from the plane. Both were taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries and were described as stable, the fire department said. The park is in the area of Woodruff Avenue and Carson Street, west of the 605 Freeway.
Investigation and Aftermath
The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
Location and Timing
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. in Heartwell Park, Long Beach.
Publication Details
Originally Published: October 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM PDT
Conclusion
The emergency landing of a small plane in Heartwell Park resulted in injuries to both the pilot and a pedestrian. The incident is under investigation, and the cause of the emergency landing has not been determined. The pilot and the pedestrian were taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries and are in stable condition.
FAQs
Q: What happened in Heartwell Park on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21?
A: A small aircraft made an emergency landing, injuring the pilot and a pedestrian.
Q: What was the condition of the plane after the landing?
A: The plane was found resting on its belly with its landing gear broken, but the fuselage remained intact.
Q: What happened to the people involved in the incident?
A: The pilot and the pedestrian were taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries and were described as stable.
Q: Is the cause of the emergency landing known?
A: The cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation and has not been determined.
