PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three people are OK after a small plane crashed near a busy intersection in central Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.
Arizona’s Family crews are on the scene and confirmed the plane crashed just south of 7th Street and Missouri Avenue.
Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee told Arizona’s Family that first responders checked on all three of the people involved, but that they only had minor injuries. None were hospitalized.
Fire crews said the plane broke a water main during the crash landing, but that no vehicles or buildings were hit.
“It is 100% a miracle,” Lee said.
Traffic in the area will be blocked off as crews work to remove the plane from the road. Police are asking people to avoid the area.
Lee said the pilot has over 40 years of flying experience and told him he was trying to clear power lines and find a clear place to land, which happened to be 7th Street.
7th Street from Missouri to Colter will be closed for several hours due to a small plane making an emergency landing and water main issues. Please avoid the area. No community members were injured. pic.twitter.com/kI20Wq8FL6
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) April 12, 2026
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