Terrifying moment plane crash-lands at Riviera Country Club as golfers watch on
The terrifying moment a plane was forced to crash-land on a golf course has been caught on camera. The shocking emergency landing happened while a number of golfers were enjoying a round on Friday afternoon, officials have confirmed.
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a statement explaining that the aircraft was diverted from Santa Monica Airport, but as it was flying over Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades it was forced to make an emergency landing at around 1pm.
Footage of the landing circulated on social media, showing the small aircraft approaching golfers already on the course. In the video, the aircraft is seen skilfully avoiding trees and sand traps as it descends, its wheels bouncing off the ground several times with its engine off. The small aircraft then bounced off the cement one last time before coming to rest on the rough.
A statement on the fire department's website read: "LAFD and Santa Monica Fire Department resources responded to a plane (unknown size) which landed safely at Riviera Country Club, diverted (unknown cause) from Santa Monica Airport. Three total passengers onboard were unharmed; LAFD and SMFD companies are working together to assess the aircraft for any damage."
Golfers watched in astonishment as the plane came to a halt just a few feet away from where they were positioned in their carts, with the pilot expertly landing the plane without any fatalities.
Notably, the Riviera Country Club is famous for hosting the Genesis Invitational. This tournament, held in February and a fixture at the course for over 50 years, attests to the Riviera's enduring status as one of golf's premier courses, reports the Mirror US.
In a significant announcement this July 2024, Los Angeles' prestigious Riviera Country Club is set to host the golf events for both men and women in the 2028 Olympic Games. The International Golf Federation's Executive Director, Antony Scanlon, expressed enthusiasm about their venue choice.
"We are honored to work alongside LA28 and the world -renowned Riviera Country Club to host the golf competitions during the 2028 Los Angeles Games," began the statement from Scanlon, as reported by LPGA."The Riviera Country Club will offer a prestigious and continuously challenging backdrop for golf's most elite players, and we look forward to sharing one of the finest courses with our fans around the world."
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