A NASA research plane made an emergency belly landing in Houston on Jan. 24, 2026, due to a mechanical issue, with no injuries and minor damage.

A NASA research aircraft made an emergency belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston on Friday, Jan. 24, 2026, according to video footage and officials. The plane, a modified Gulfstream III used for atmospheric studies, touched down without deploying its landing gear. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained only minor damage. NASA confirmed the incident was due to a mechanical issue during flight, and the crew safely evacuated. The cause is under investigation.