Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Riviera Country Club, No Injuries Reported

A small private plane made an emergency landing on the Riviera Country Club golf course in Los Angeles after failing to reach nearby Santa Monica Airport, with all three people on board escaping unharmed. The incident took place just before 1 p.m. and drew a swift response from both Los Angeles and Santa Monica fire departments. Emergency landings on golf courses are not uncommon in urban areas due to their open terrain, and air traffic controllers sometimes direct pilots to such sites in the event of a crisis. The cause of this emergency landing remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Riviera Country Club, a historic and high-profile venue, is set to host major tournaments including the 2028 Olympic golf competitions and several U.S. Opens in the coming years. Despite the dramatic event, there was no damage to the course or reported injuries among golfers or bystanders.