#wb-57f

"NASA's WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft made a dramatic emergency landing without its landing gear this morning after a landing gear failure. The WB-57 is a critical platform used for high-altitude Earth science, atmospheric research, and spaceflight support missions.

Captured on video by KHOU11; the aircraft safely touched down after a rare gear-up landing, showcasing the skill of NASA's pilots and emergency response teams.

'Today, a mechanical issue with one of NASA's WB-57s resulted in a gear-up landing at Ellington Field. Response to the incident is ongoing, and all crew are safe at this time. As with any incident, a thorough investigation will be conducted by NASA into the cause.'

- NASA Statement"

Date: January 27, 2026

"NASA 926, a WB-57, returns to March ARB from a dress rehearsal for the Artemis II splash down in the Pacific Ocean."

Date: April 8, 2026

NASA WB-57F in flight.

"Ellington field's hangar 990, with one of the two WB-57Fs inside (NASA 926). Aircraft was originally manufactured as an RB-57D, USAF Serial 53-3974. Later rebuilt in 1963 as an RB-57F 63-13503. later carried civil registrations N357AR and then N926NA. Retired to AMARC in 1996 prior to NASA service."

Date: March 19, 2007