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A NASA WB-57 research aircraft faced a critical landing gear failure over Houston. This video explains the emergency landing, the aircraft’s rare role, and why the incident matters for future missions.

A NASA WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft suffered a landing gear failure over Ellington Field in Houston, forcing a controlled gear-up landing. The pilot executed a demanding belly landing, bringing the aircraft down safely with no injuries reported. This video breaks down what happened during the incident, what a gear-up landing involves, and why the outcome reflects pilot training rather than chance. It then traces the WB-57’s long history, from its origins as a Cold War era military aircraft to its present role as one of NASA’s most specialised scientific platforms. Operating above 62,000 feet, the WB-57 supports hurricane research, comet dust collection, rocket plume analysis, and planned observation duties for Artemis II. With only three aircraft in service, the temporary loss of one creates immediate pressure on NASA’s research schedule and long-term planning, raising serious questions about fleet resilience and future scientific access to near-space.


The emergency landing over Ellington Field

What a gear-up landing involves

The WB-57’s military and scientific history

Why losing one aircraft affects NASA science

Open questions for Artemis II and future missions

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