Small Plane Rolls Into Grass After Dallas Landing
A small aircraft left the runway at Dallas Love Field on Sunday afternoon, and no one was hurt.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Air Travel
A small plane rolled off the runway and into the grass after landing at Dallas Love Field on Sunday afternoon. No one was injured, and the plane's landing gear remained intact.
Why it matters
The incident temporarily affected runway operations at one of Dallas's airports, with Runway 13L closed while crews worked at the scene. Impacted passengers were safely escorted off the airfield.
Dallas firefighters responded around 3 p.m. after an Alert 3 notification at 8008 Herb Kelleher Way, and Runway 13L was closed. The extraction does not specify how long the closure will last or the cause of the incident.
The players
Federal Aviation Administration
The federal agency that regulates U.S. civil aviation and must approve the aircraft's removal from the runway area.
National Transportation Safety Board
The independent federal agency that investigates transportation accidents and must approve the aircraft's removal from the runway area.
The details
The plane rolled into the grass after landing, and aircraft rescue and firefighting crews cleared the scene. Aviation officials are preparing for the aircraft's removal from the runway area, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Timeline
Sunday afternoon: small plane landed at Dallas Love Field and rolled into the grass.
Around 3 p.m. Sunday: Dallas firefighters responded to the airport.
Following the incident: Runway 13L was closed.
Seasonal Patterns
Runway excursions are handled under FAA-supervised removal procedures, which require agency approval before an aircraft can be moved off the runway area at Dallas Love Field.
Travelers flying through Dallas Love Field may face delays or rerouted operations while Runway 13L remains closed and the aircraft is removed. Checking with airlines before heading to the airport can help avoid unexpected schedule changes.
The takeaway
Airport incidents like this one are typically resolved through coordinated emergency response and regulatory clearance, so travelers should allow extra time and monitor flight status updates when runway closures occur.
Further reading
For more on airport operations and flight disruptions, explore Air Travel coverage.
